Guardianship for adults A guardian is a person appointed by QCAT
to help adults with impaired decision making capacity by making
certain personal and health care decisions on their behalf. This
makes sure that the adult’s needs are met and their interests
are protected. Generally, guardians can be given the authority
to make decisions on behalf of the adult such as: - where they
live - what support services they receive - with whom they have
contact or visits - general health care matters - the approval
of containment and seclusion in certain limited circumstances -
the approval of chemical, physical or mechanical restraint -
restricting access to objects - other day-to-day issues.
Guardians are not permitted to make decisions about: - financial
or property matters unless they have also been appointed as the
adult's administrator or as attorney for financial matters under
an enduring power of attorney - special health care matters
including sterilisation or tissue donation - special personal
matters including