Resources for supporters: Legal

Decision making and guardianship and people with Down syndrome

Down Syndrome Australia

An introduction booklet to decision making and guardianship for people with Down Syndrome.

Read the booklet (PDF)

Guidelines for legal professionals to assist people with disability

Scope Australia

Educational guidelines resource for legal professionals working with people with cognitive disability.

Read the document (PDF)

Making decisions: supporting clients and assisting attorneys

ADA Australia, ADA Law

An information sheet for attorneys who are supporting clients to make decisions.

Read the document (PDF)

Fact sheet about legal mechanisms around supported decision making

Healthtalk Australia

This fact sheet is for people experiencing mental health challenges and to assist families and other supporters participation in supported decision making.

Read the document (PDF)