Links

Legislation

• Acts Amendment (Consent to Medical Treatment) Act 2008 (external site)
• Guardianship and Administration Act 1990 (external site)
• Guardianship and Administration Regulations (external site)
• Criminal Code (external site)
• Civil Liability Act 2002 (external site)
• Oaths, Affidavits and Statutory Declarations Act 2005 (Schedule 2) (external site)

Support agencies

• Cancer and Palliative Care Network
  We provide a range of services and projects in cancer treatment and palliative care for the community and health professionals.
• Cancer Council of Western Australia (external site)
  Information, support and education of people affected by cancer and their families.
• Carers WA (external site)
  If you are a carer and would like information and support or know someone who could benefit, please refer to the carers WA website.
• Council on the Ageing (external site)
  Information on health and wellbeing for older people.
• Health Consumers Council WA (external site)
  The Health Consumers' Council (HCC) is an independent community based organisation, representing the consumers' voice in health policy, planning, research and service delivery.
• Healthdirect Australia (external site)
  Healthdirect Australia is a FREE* 24-hour telephone health advice line staffed by registered nurses to provide expert health advice. Telephone: 1800 022 222.
• Office of the Public Advocate (external site)
  The Office of the Public Advocate works to promote and protect the rights of Western Australian adults with decision-making disabilities. For further information on Enduring Powers of Guardianship contact the Office of the Public Advocate.
• Office of the Public Trustee (external site)
  The Public Trustee offers independent, professional trustee and asset management services to the WA community. These include Will and Enduring Power of Attorney drafting, deceased estate administration, executor support, financial administration and trust management services.
• Office of Senior Interests and Carers (external site)
  If you require information on enhancing the quality of life of seniors by promoting positive ageing and encouraging the community to plan for an ageing population, refer to the Office of Senior Interests and Careers website.
• Palliative Care WA (external site)
  Information on palliative care.
• Respecting Patient Choices (external site)
  Information on Advanced Care Planning and making decisions about your future health care and medical treatment.
• State Administrative Tribunal (external site)
  The State Administrative Tribunal (SAT) is the primary place for the review of decisions made by Government agencies, public officials and local governments. It also makes a wide variety of original decisions.