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Reports and issues papers


  • About the Public Advocate
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    • Royal Commissions
    • Safeguarding taskforce
    • Submissions and consultations
    • Reports and issues papers
    • Student placement reports
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The Public Advocate performs a range of general functions under the Guardianship and Administration Act 1993.

In undertaking systemic advocacy to protect and promote the rights and safety of South Australians with impaired decision making capacity, the Public Advocate writes reports and issues papers.

Safeguarding for People with Disabilities - Discussion paper (PDF, 595.1 KB)

Children and Young People and the NDIS (PDF, 364.1 KB)

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People and the NDIS (PDF, 501.5 KB)

Culturally and Linguistically Diverse People and the NDIS (PDF, 1.1 MB)

People in Corrections and the NDIS (PDF, 394.5 KB)

Seven key questions asked by NDIS participants about Housing and Home Support   (PDF, 226.8 KB)


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6 Feb 2023 11:16 am

The Office of the Public Advocate acknowledges and respects Aboriginal peoples as the state’s First Peoples and nations and recognises Aboriginal peoples as Traditional Owners and occupants of lands and waters in South Australia.

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GPO Box 464, Adelaide 5001

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