If you’re unable to make your own decisions and you don’t have an attorney, a guardian can be appointed to make personal and health care decisions for you.

Understand your role as a private guardian in Queensland, including responsibilities, record-keeping and support from the Office of the Public Guardian and QCAT.

If we agree to be your attorney, are appointed by QCAT as your guardian, or act as your statutory health attorney, we’ll make decisions for you in a way that respects your rights.

If we agree to be your attorney, are appointed as your guardian, or act as your statutory health attorney, we’ll make personal decisions for you in a way that respects your rights.

Learn how the public guardian makes decisions using Queensland law, a structured decision-making framework, and clear step-by-step processes.

Learn how the public guardian can give or withhold consent for health care, mental health care and the use of restrictive practices.