Contact details
Service available in:
VIC
What the service does
Office of the Public Advocate Victoria helps protect the rights and wellbeing of adults who may have difficulty making decisions because of disability, mental illness, dementia, brain injury or other conditions. The service provides free information, advice, advocacy and guardianship (legal decision-making support) services. It can support people to understand their rights, plan for future decision-making and access help when they have concerns about safety or wellbeing. The Office of the Public Advocate may also be appointed to make decisions for a person when there is no suitable family member or friend available. Interpreter services are available for people who prefer to speak a language other than English. Services are available across Victoria.
Key details
Operating hours
Mon–Fri 9am–3pm
Delivery methods
Face to face
Phone
Cost
Completely free
Eligibility / Role
Person with cancer
Carer
Family/friends
Service for people in VIC
Accessibility
National Relay Service
Language and community
Offer in-language support
Translated information
Language supported other than English
Community and identity
Reach out to the organisation to confirm available support.
Cancers supported
Cancer type
All cancers
Cancer stage
All stages
