Important links
Adult Guardian
The role of the Adult Guardian is to protect the rights and interests of adults who are unable to make decisions for themselves. The Adult Guardian can act as a person's decision maker for personal and some legal matters under an order from QCAT or as an attorney under an enduring power of attorney. The Adult Guardian can also investigate allegations of abuse, neglect or exploitation of an adult who is unable to make decisions for themsevles.
Australian Guardianship and Administration Committee
AGAC member organisations have a role in protecting adults who have a disability that impairs their capacity to make decisions and manage their own affairs.
Carers Queensland
Carers Queensland is the peak body that represents the interests of carers in Queensland. Carers Queensland’s Family Support & Advocacy Program can provide carers (throughout Queensland) with free support, information, advice and representation in regards to adult guardianship and administration matters.
Community Visitor Program
The staff of the Community Visitor Program visit facilities such as hostels to make sure that the interests of adults with impaired decision making capacity are promoted and their rights are protected.
Department of Communities
The Department of Communities is committed to promoting and supporting excellence in the delivery of human services to Queenslanders. Its stated purpose is to strengthen and protect the well-being of Queenslanders, particularly those who are vulnerable and most in need.
The Department of Communities also includes Child Safety services and Disability, Home and Community Care, and Community Mental Health services.
Mental Health Review Tribunal
The role of the Mental Health Review Tribunal is to review persons subject to the Mental Health Act 2000 to make sure that the involuntary processes of assessment, treatment and detention of people with mental illness are properly applied.
Public Advocate
The role of the Public Advocate is to identify widespread situations of abuse and exploitation of people with impaired capacity due to shortcomings in the systems or facilities of a service provider.
The Public Trustee
The Public Trustee can act as a person's decision maker for financial and some legal matters either under an order from QCAT or the Supreme Court of Queensland or as an attorney under an Enduring Power of Attorney.