Tools and Resources

Downloadable Resources

My decision making toolkit

Tips for decision supporters

Mapping a support network

What does support look like

Other Websites and Tools

Documenting Decisions

Mental Health Consumer Network

The ACT Mental Health Consumer Network is an organization that represents the interests and voices of people who are affected by mental ill-health. They do this by listening to individuals and carers and raising issues at policy and decision-making forums. You can find the ‘My Rights My Decisions’ forms on their website if you want to document decisions about your mental health treatment and care.

Public Trustee and Guardian

The public trustee and guardian provide financial trustee, guardianship and administration services to the ACT community. They also have information about appointing an Enduring Power of Attorney or making a will on their website.

Advance Care Planning

Advance Care Planning Australia is a national program that provides information and resources to help support people to make decisions about end of life care. You can find the appropriate forms for your state or territory on their website.

If you live in the ACT, the Advance Care Planning team at ACT Health may also be able to offer extra support.
You can contact them by calling 02 6205 3178 or emailing acp@act.gov.au.

Health Care Consumer Association

HCCA works to improve the quality and availability of health services by listening to consumers and raising issues with the ACT government and health services.

Complaints

ACT Human Rights Commission

The ACT Human Rights Commission promotes the human rights of everyone in the ACT. The Commission resolves and conciliates complaints about discrimination and health service and practitioners. The Commission supports victims of crime through counselling, financial assistance and court support. It also  advocates for children, young people and adults who are vulnerable to abuse, exploitation or neglect.

Ombudsman

The ACT Human Rights Commission promotes the human rights of everyone in the ACT. The Commission resolves and conciliates complaints about discrimination and health service and practitioners. The Commission supports victims of crime through counselling, financial assistance and court support and advocates for children, young people and adults who are vulnerable to abuse, exploitation or neglect.

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