Do you need to apply?
- Most people who have difficulties making decisions are well looked after in the community with help from their family, friends and other organisations.
- Before making an application talk it over with the current carers, family members and friends of the person the application is about or contact the Tribunal's enquiry service.
- Consider the alternatives before making an application.
Are there existing arrangements that work well for the person?
- Help from carers, family and friends or community services.
- An enduring guardian already making lifestyle decisions for someone who is not able to look after themself.
- A person with an enduring power of attorney to make financial decisions for someone who is not able to look after their finances.
- For someone who is unable to make medical or dental decisions, there may be a 'person responsible' under the Guardianship Act 1987 who can make decisions for them.
If one of these alternatives is already in place and working well for the person, you may not need to apply to the Tribunal.
When to apply to the Tribunal
If there is no alternative that works well for the person, or there are disagreements, or the person is objecting to the arrangements, you may consider making an application to the Guardianship Tribunal.
For more information
More information is available from a number of government and non-government organisations.
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Related Link
- Community justice centres (Questionable link)
http://www.lawlink.nsw.gov.au/cjc