What Is Enduring Guardianship?

Learn what Enduring Guardianship is, who can be appointed and how it may help with personal, health and lifestyle decisions if capacity is lost.
Plain English guides, explanations and resources covering legal topics relevant to ageing, aged care, future planning and family decision-making.

Learn what Enduring Guardianship is, who can be appointed and how it may help with personal, health and lifestyle decisions if capacity is lost.

Learn what may happen when someone loses decision-making capacity without an Enduring Power of Attorney (EPOA) and why planning ahead can help families.

Understand the key differences between a Power of Attorney and an Enduring Power of Attorney, including when each document may be used.

Learn what an Enduring Power of Attorney (EPOA) is, how it works, who should have one and why it is an important part of future planning in Australia.