When a person cannot make decisions on their own or with support, they might need to have a subs
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News & stories
Discover the latest news and stories from NSW Trustee & Guardian.
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Guardianship
Restrictive practices refer to any practice or intervention that restricts the rights or freedom of movement of a person.
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Customer advocacy
Wills
Power of attorney
Guardianship
We sat down with Wills and Estate Planning Manager Michelle English to ask the hard questions
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Guardianship
Our Health Guardians make decisions on behalf of people with a decision-making disability
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Guardianship
The Public Guardian is responding to notifications of positive COVID-19 cases at residential care facilities and supported
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Guardianship
Access decisions can be difficult to make because they often involve conflict. We explain the steps for guardians.
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Guardianship
Read about how Aged Crime Prevention Officers can provide timely and appropriate support for vulnerable people.
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Guardianship
International Day of People with Disability was on 3 December 2021 and was an important opportunity to reflect on the experiences of people with disability and
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Customer story
Guardianship
Financial management
Supported decision-making is helping another person to make their own choices and ha