Our fact sheets explain the work we do. Some of these fact sheets are also available as Easy Read.
About the OPA
What is the OPA? (PDF, 521.3 KB)
Guardianship and the Public Advocate (PDF, 496.0 KB)
Dispute Resolution Service (PDF, 487.8 KB)
What is Mediation? (PDF, 482.0 KB)
Information Service (PDF, 382.1 KB)
Guardianship and Administration Orders
Guardianship Orders (PDF, 386.7 KB)
Administration Orders (PDF, 379.6 KB)
Applying to SACAT (PDF, 887.0 KB)
Enduring Power of Attorney (PDF, 383.5 KB)
Special Powers (or Section 32 Powers) (PDF, 385.0 KB)
Other
Advance Care Directives (PDF, 519.9 KB)
Decision-making Capacity (PDF, 427.4 KB)
Decision-making Documents in Aged Care Settings (PDF, 584.0 KB)
Consent to Medical Treatment (PDF, 522.5 KB)
Informal Arrangements (PDF, 620.9 KB)
Restrictive Practices and Special Powers (PDF, 576.9 KB)
Substitute Decision-Maker
Substitute Decision-Maker Toolkit fact sheet (PDF, 127.5 KB)
Some of our fact sheets have also been translated into several Aboriginal languages.