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Guardianship and medical treatment

Guardians and/or administrators make “lifestyle” decisions for people who are unable to make decisions for themselves. They are appointed by VCAT, who acts in the best interests of the person with a disability. The person’s wishes need to be given effect wherever possible.

Guardianship and medical treatment
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Philip Grano

Principal Legal Officer, Office of the Public Advocate

Guardianship and medical treatment: Contacts

Office of the Public Advocate (OPA)
Level 1, 204 Lygon Street, Carlton Vic 3053
Tel: 1300 309 337
Email: opa_advice@justice.vic.gov.au
Web: www.publicadvocate.vic.gov.au

Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (VCAT)
Guardianship and Administrators List (including powers of attorney):
Tel: 1300 018 228
Email: humanrights@vcat.vic.gov.au
Web: www.vcat.vic.gov.au

VCAT hears matters at venues throughout metropolitan and regional Victoria; see VCAT’s website for addresses.

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