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What is Guardianship?

A guardian is someone appointed by QCAT to make decisions about personal or health matters for a person who cannot make decisions for themselves due to impaired decision-making capacity.

A guardian can make decisions about:

Living Arrangements: Where you live and who you live withServices and Support: Support provided to you. Example: NDIS and Centrelink
Licenses and Permits: Whether you apply for a license or permitDaily Life: Regarding your diet, dress, and daily activities
Employment: Whether you work, your role and whereLegal Matters: Seeking legal advice (excluding financial and property matters)
Social Contacts: Who you have contact withHealth Care: Medical treatments, for physical and mental health (e.g: consent to treatment)