VCAT guardianship and administration: the role of capacity reports

VCAT guardianship and administration: the role of capacity reports

A VCAT guardianship or administration application asks the tribunal to appoint someone to make decisions for an adult with a disability. VCAT cannot make an order without good evidence about the person’s disability and decision-making capacity.This guide is for...
Capacity to consent to medical treatment in Australia

Capacity to consent to medical treatment in Australia

Before most medical treatment, a health professional needs your consent. For that consent to count, you need capacity to consent to medical treatment. That means being able to understand and weigh up the choice in front of you.Most adults have this capacity. Illness,...
Financial capacity assessments: signs someone may need one

Financial capacity assessments: signs someone may need one

A financial capacity assessment looks at whether a person can manage their money and make financial decisions for themselves. It can cover everyday tasks like paying bills, and bigger decisions like selling a home or lending money to family.Families often start to...