Resources

The following resources can provide further assistance with the issues of guardianship and medical treatment:

• Advance Care Planning:

www.advancecareplanning.org.au

• BetterHealth:

www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/havetheconversation

• OPA’s website:

www.publicadvocate.vic.gov.au/medical-consent

• DHHS’s website:

www2.health.vic.gov.au/hospitals-and-health-services/patient-care/end-of-life-care/advance-care-planning/medical-treatment-planning-and-decisions-act

• VCAT’s website:

www.vcat.vic.gov.au/resources/application-about-medical-treatment-and-advance-care-directives

For more relevant information, see Mental illness, and Understanding powers of attorney.