Category Archives: Substitute decision making

Public Advocate says 1000 disabled South Australians need help

Posted on 19 March 2012 by

Date: 01/03/2012 Source: Adelaide Now Article Link: http://http://www.adelaidenow.com.au/news/south-australia/public-advocate-says-1000-disabled-south-australians-need-help/story-e6frea83-1226286222552 Synopsis: Public Advocate John Brayley reported his annual report to State Parliament recently providing an overview of issues affecting the disability, mental health, aged care and guardianship sectors. Dr Brayley said that … Continue reading →

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A Public Advocate’s 2011 Annual Report: Important Recommendations

Posted on 7 March 2012 by

Date: 07/03/12 Author: Julia Farr Association Inc. Source: Purple Orange Email Alert Article Link:  Synopsis:  Recently the 2011 report of the Office of the Public Advocate was tabled in the South Australian parliament. The report included two models of support; … Continue reading →

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Who decides how we die?

Posted on 15 June 2011 by

Date: 14/06/2011 Source: Radio National – Background Briefing – http://www.abc.net.au/rn/backgroundbriefing/stories/2011/3238493.htm#t (transcript and audio) Reporter: Di Martin Synopsis: We should be able to choose the way we die by writing an advanced care directive, or appointing someone to make our medical … Continue reading →

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