Guardianship and Administration Act 2019

to promote the human rights of persons with a disability and the development of the ability of such persons to act independently; and

to protect persons with a disability from abuse, neglect and exploitation; and

to undertake advocacy for persons with a disability on a systemic or individual basis; and

to manage and coordinate programs that promote the human rights of persons with a disability; and

to encourage the development and operation of programs, services and facilities for persons with a disability that—

involve and engage persons with a disability in the provision of these services; and

develop the ability of persons with a disability to act independently; and

promote accessibility of services for persons with a disability; and

minimise restrictions on the human rights of persons with a disability; and

to promote and facilitate informed public awareness and understanding by disseminating information about—

the provisions of this Act and other legislation dealing with or affecting persons with a disability or persons who may not have decision-making capacity; and

the role of VCAT and the Public Advocate; and

services provided to persons with a disability; and

to investigate, report and make recommendations to the Minister in relation to—

any aspect of the operation of the Guardianship and Administration Act 2019; and

any function conferred on the Public Advocate by or under this or any other Act; and

any other function conferred on the Public Advocate by or under this or any other Act.