NSW Civil and Administrative Tribunal

Guardianship

NCAT hears applications about people with a decision-making disability when informal arrangements are not working or there is a legal problem.

Guardianship orders
Appoint a guardian to make healthcare, lifestyle and medical decisions
Financial management
Appoint a financial manager for someone who is not capable of managing their affairs
Consent to medical and dental treatment
Consent for patients who cannot give consent to treatment for themselves
Enduring guardianship
Review an enduring guardianship appointment for a person who has lost their decision-making capacity
Enduring power of attorney
Review the making or operation and effect of an Enduring Power of Attorney
Interstate recognition
Recognition of a guardian or financial manager appointed by an interstate court or tribunal
Clinical trials
Approval of a clinical trial involving a person with a decision making disability
Making an application about yourself
Apply to NCAT to appoint a guardian or financial manager appointed for yourself
Application and hearing information
Learn how to prepare for the application and hearing process in the Guardianship Division

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