Guardianship and administration: an introduction

Published 1 March 2020

This guide outlines when guardianship or administration will be considered, and the roles and responsibilities of guardians and administrators.

For more information, visit the Office of the Public Advocate website.

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Guardianship orders

Guardianship orders give a person (called a ‘guardian’) the power to make decisions on another person’s behalf about their personal matters such as where you live, health care and access to services.

Administration orders

Administration orders give a person (called an ‘administrator’) the power to make decisions on another person’s behalf about their finances and associated legal affairs.

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