The Office of the Public Advocate conducts a variety of training, information and education sessions for a range of different audiences. These sessions are held throughout the year in venues around the wider metropolitan area. Information sessions can also be delivered by video conference to regional and remote areas.
Topics covered include the principles and workings of the guardianship and administration system, enduring powers of attorney, enduring powers of guardianship, preventing elder abuse and the hierarchy for medical treatment decisions.
The office also participates in relevant events linked to significant community-based initiatives such as Seniors’ Week, Carers’ Week and World Elder Abuse Awareness Day.
Community Events and Training
Show moreThe office conducts free information sessions for community members to promote and explain the future planning documents available in Western Australia: enduring powers of attorney, enduring powers of guardianship and advance health directives. Information sessions introducing the guardianship and administration system for families supporting a person with a disability are also offered.
Service Provider Training
Show moreThe office offers free training and information sessions for service providers working with vulnerable adults across Western Australia. These can be on different topics relevant to professionals in the health, disability, aged-care and related sectors. These sessions give service providers the opportunity to learn more about the guardianship and administration system and to consider their duty of care when working with people with a decision-making disability.
Private Administrator Training
Show morePrivate Administrator Training
The Public Trustee and the Office of the Public Advocate provides a three-hour seminar to assist Administrators understand what is required of them in their role. The seminar is appropriate for newly-appointed Administrators and those who require a refresher on how to prepare the annual accounts.
A catering and materials cost of $25 applies, which can be reimbursed from the Represented Person’s funds.
All seminars are held from 9.30 am to 12.30 pm, in the Argyle Room, 1st Floor Public Trustee Building, 553 Hay St (corner Pier St) Perth, and attendance is also available remotely by Microsoft Teams.
To secure your place, book online using the TryBooking links below.
Thursday 6 February 2025
trybooking.com/CWFCC
Thursday 1 May 2025
trybooking.com/CWFCN
Thursday 7 August 2025
trybooking.com/CWFCZ
Thursday 6 November 2025
trybooking.com/CWFDE
Justice of the Peace Training
Show moreThe Office of the Public Advocate delivers 2-hour training sessions introducing Justices of the Peace (JP’s) to enduring powers of attorney, enduring powers of guardianship and advance health directives.
For more information visit the Become a Justice of the Peace webpage or contact the JP Training and Research Coordinator on 9425 2524 or email jps@justice.wa.gov.au.
Volunteer Community Guardianship Training
Show moreThe Office of the Public Advocate recruits, trains and supports volunteers who are appointed as community guardians to act in the best interests of a person in need of a guardian.
The role of a community guardian is unique in terms of the long-term commitment and responsibility they take on. Community guardians come from all walks of life, including health care, teaching or other service sectors.
It is preferred that volunteers have had some professional or personal experience with a person with a decision-making disability, but this is not a prerequisite. Bi-annual induction training sessions are offered to volunteers wishing to participate in the program.
Please visit our Community Guardianship page for further information. Anyone interested in becoming a volunteer community guardian should contact the Office of the Public Advocate.
