Adult Guardian
The role of the Adult Guardian is to protect the rights and interests of adults who are unable to make decisions for themselves. This lack of decision-making ability, known as impaired capacity, may be caused by intellectual or psychiatric disability, acquired brain injury, dementia or temporary illness such as delirium. As an independent statutory officer, the Adult Guardian operates free from interference from government and non-government organisations.
Role of the Adult Guardian
The Adult Guardian looks after the interests of adults with impaired capacity. We can also be the guardian of last resort for adults who have nobody else to be their guardian.
Abuse of adults with impaired capacity
Abuse of adults with impaired capacity can be physical, financial, personal and sexual abuse.
Reporting abuse to the Adult Guardian
If you are concerned about the possible abuse of an adult with impaired decision-making ability, report it to the Adult Guardian.
Investigative powers of the Adult Guardian
The Adult Guardian has the power to investigate alleged abuses of adults with impaired capacity.
Our decisions
Information on how the Adult Guardian reaches decisions.
Adult Guardian event calendar
The Office of the Adult Guardian, in conjunction with the Community Visitor Program, the Public Trustee, and the Office of the Public Advocate hold free guardianship information days throughout Queensland.
Guardianship Information Services (GIS)
If you have been appointed to make decisions on behalf of an adult with impaired decision-making capacity, the Guardianship Information Service can provide you with information about issues and legislative requirements.
Planning for Life forums
Some of life’s big decisions can happen when we least expect it – a sudden accident, medical diagnosis or mental illness could affect your ability to make important life decisions. A series of free Planning for Life forums are being held across Queensland to help Queenslanders organise their affairs now, so family and loved ones can make decisions on their behalf.