• About us
• Guardianship
• Advocacy and investigation
• Administration
• Making decisions about the future
• Elder Abuse
• Enduring Power of Attorney
• Enduring Power of Guardianship
• Advance Health Directives
• Making treatment decisions
• Policies and partnerships
• Community guardianship
  • Becoming a community guardian
  • Case study
• Community education and training
• Publications and research
• Links

Becoming a community guardian

Community guardians are people who:

• believe in the potential of people with disabilities
• are prepared to advocate for the rights of people with decision-making disabilities
• have critical thinking and problem-solving abilities
• can act in the best interests of people with decision-making disabilities.

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.

Community guardians come from all walks of life and many professions, including health care, teaching or other service sectors. Every effort is made to match the represented person with a guardian who lives in their local area.

Anyone interested in becoming a community guardian for a Western Australian with a decision-making disability should contact the Office for information on how to apply to be a volunteer community guardian.

Last updated: 25-Aug-2015

[ back to top ]