Would you like to learn about guardianship and administration from an experienced lawyer? Join us.
Dates
Date: Tuesday 1 December 2026
Time: 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm (VIC)
Location
This is an online event.
About the event
Understanding guardianship and administration can be confusing, especially when you’re trying to make the best decisions for someone you love.
If you’re a family member supporting a person who may need help managing their personal or financial affairs, this session will make things a little easier. We’ll walk through the main processes, roles and responsibilities in a straightforward way so you feel informed, supported and confident.
Join us for a helpful session where you can learn what to expect, get practical tips and better understand how to support your family member while keeping their rights, wellbeing and independence at the center of every decision.
You will learn about:
- decision-making – a fundamental human right
- substituted versus supported decision-making
- definitions of guardianship and administration
- capacity
- About VCAT
- reasons to seek a guardianship and/or administration order
- medical decisions
- VCAT applications, hearings, deliberations, orders and powers
- VCAT roles, duties, breaches, reporting and duration.
Who is this webinar for?
Parents, carers, siblings and support workers of people with Down syndrome.
To register
To register, please visit our online registration page.
Presenter
Margaret Duncan
Margaret has a boutique legal service that provides personalised estate planning and administration services. With a special interest in assisting families to plan for loved ones with disability.
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