In Western Australia, there are new laws that allow adults to plan for a time when they are unable to make their own medical treatment decisions. An Advance Health Directive is a new form that adults can complete to write down future treatment decisions.
For Consumers
For Health Professionals
AHD Resources
Seminars
- Advance Health Directive Form (PDF 344KB)
- Preparing an Advance Health Directive (PDF 1.2MB)
- A National Framework for Advance Care Directives (PDF 2.28MB)
- New laws offering you choices to make an Advance Health Directive and appoint an Enduring Guardian (PDF 234KB)
If you would like to order AHD resources, please email publicationordering@health.wa.gov.au. Or if you have a problem downloading any of our files please telephone (08) 9222 2300 for assistance.