Useful Organisations

• Department of Health – Palliative Care
• Department of Health – Guidelines for a Palliative Approach in Residential Aged Care
• Social Services – My Aged Care – Home Care & Respite Providers
• Aged Care Home Agreements
• Legal Information Services
• Managing Your Services
• Social Services – Translated information in other Languages
• National Relay Service – Assistance for people who are deaf, hearing or speech impaired to make a phone call
• Immigration & Border Protection – Interpreting Services
• Australian Commission on Safety & Quality in Health Care – Charter of Rights
• Social Services – My Aged Care Line – 1800 200 422
• Social Services – Respite and Carelink Centre – 1800 052 222

• Cancer Council NSW – What is Palliative Care?
• Cancer Council VIC
• Cancer Council QLD
• Cancer Council ACT
• Cancer Council TAS
• Cancer Council SA
• Cancer Council WA
• Cancer Council NT

• Mesothelioma Guide
• Mesothelioma Fund
• Mesothelioma Center at Asbestos.com
• Mesothelioma Veterans Center
• Mesothelioma.net
• Mesothelioma Center at Asbestos.com
• Mesothelioma Lawyer Center
• Mesothelioma Seeking Legal Advice

• Funeral Bonds and Pre-paid Funerals
• Veteran’s Affairs – Payments and Compensation

• Promoting professional funeral standards – Pre-paid Funerals

Paying for Funerals

• Funeral Insurance Options

• Funeral Benefit Business Regulation 2010
• Funeral Benefit Business Amendment Regulation 2013
• Funeral Benefit Business Act 1982

• Funeral Funds Act 1979
• Funeral Funds Regulation 2016
• Funeral Funds Amendment (Fees) Regulations 2014

• Funerals Act 2006

• Pre-paid Funerals Act 2004

• Fair Trading (Pre-paid Funerals Industry Code) Regulations 2011
• Fair Trading Act 1987

• Wills and Powers of Attorney
• Australian Government – Powers of Attorney
• Australian Government – Wills

http://www.publictrustee.act.gov.au/wills/

Legal Aid TAS – Wills

https://www.moneysmart.gov.au/life-events-and-you/over-55s/wills-and-power-of-attorney

http://www.planningaheadtools.com.au/

http://legal123.com.au/how-to-guide/how-to-write-a-will/

Legal Will

https://www.moneysmart.gov.au/life-events-and-you/over-55s/wills-and-power-of-attorney#attorney

Australian Government – Powers of Attorney

• http://www.publicadvocate.wa.gov.au/E/enduring_power_of_guardianship.aspx
• Or http://www.publicadvocate.wa.gov.au/E/enduring_power_of_attorney.aspx?uid=4607-1285-4846-1893
• Or http://www.publictrustee.wa.gov.au/E/enduring_power_of_attorney.aspx?uid=1849-7691-2398-2053
• Or http://www.publicadvocate.wa.gov.au/A/advance_health_directives.aspx?uid=6428-3216-6581-9305
• Or http://www.publicadvocate.wa.gov.au/C/community_guardianship.aspx?uid=4216-0258-9718-2366
• Or http://www.publicadvocate.wa.gov.au/G/guardianship.aspx

• http://www.justice.qld.gov.au/justice-services/guardianship/power-of-attorney
• Or http://www.justice.qld.gov.au/justice-services/guardianship/adult-guardian
• Or http://www.justice.qld.gov.au/justice-services/guardianship/power-of-attorney/enduring-power-of-attorney/making-an-enduring-power-of-attorney
• Or http://www.publicguardian.qld.gov.au/
• Or https://www.qld.gov.au/law/legal-mediation-and-justice-of-the-peace/power-of-attorney-and-making-decisions-for-others/power-of-attorney
• Or https://www.qld.gov.au/law/legal-mediation-and-justice-of-the-peace/power-of-attorney-and-making-decisions-for-others/making-decisions-for-others

• http://www.publicadvocate.vic.gov.au/powers-of-attorney/
• or https://www.statetrustees.com.au/our-services/attorney-services
• or http://www.publicadvocate.vic.gov.au/administration-&-guardianship/167/

• Advance Care Directives
• or http://www.advancecaredirectives.sa.gov.au/
• or http://publictrustee.sa.gov.au/wills-services/advance-care-directive/
• or http://www.opa.sa.gov.au/planning_ahead/enduring_power_of_attorney
• or Types of Guardianship – SA

• http://www.planningaheadtools.com.au/make-a-power-of-attorney/for-individuals-families-and-carers/
• or http://www.tag.nsw.gov.au/powers-of-attorney-landing.html
• or http://www.advancecaredirectives.org.au/
• or http://www.tag.nsw.gov.au/enduring-guardianship.html
• or http://www.publicguardian.lawlink.nsw.gov.au/publicguardian/pg_index.html
• or http://www.ncat.nsw.gov.au/ncat/guardianship.html

• http://publictrustee.tas.gov.au/power-of-attorney/
• or http://www.publicguardian.tas.gov.au/enduring_powers_of_attorney
• or: http://www.publicguardian.tas.gov.au/enduring_guardianship
• or: http://www.publicguardian.tas.gov.au/private_guardian

• http://www.publicadvocate.act.gov.au/enduring_power_of_attorney
• or http://www.publictrustee.act.gov.au/powers-of-attorney
• or http://www.publicadvocate.act.gov.au/guardianship

• http://www.nt.gov.au/justice/bdm/land_title_office/power.shtml
• or http://health.nt.gov.au/Aged_and_Disability/Adult_Guardianship/index.aspx
• or http://www.hss.gov.nt.ca/social-services/office-public-guardian

https://www.pt.qld.gov.au/ or Contacts: https://www.pt.qld.gov.au/contact/

http://www.tag.nsw.gov.au/ or Contacts: http://www.tag.nsw.gov.au/enquiries-virtual.html

https://www.statetrustees.com.au/ or Contacts: https://www.statetrustees.com.au/contact-us

http://publictrustee.tas.gov.au/ or Contacts: http://publictrustee.tas.gov.au/contact/

http://www.publictrustee.wa.gov.au/ or Contacts: http://www.publictrustee.wa.gov.au/

http://www.publictrustee.sa.gov.au/ or Contacts: http://publictrustee.sa.gov.au/contact-us/

http://www.publictrustee.act.gov.au/ or Contacts: http://www.publictrustee.act.gov.au/contact

http://www.nt.gov.au/justice/pubtrust/

• https://www.moneysmart.gov.au/life-events-and-you/over-55s/wills-and-power-of-attorney
• https://www.moneysmart.gov.au/investing/financial-advice/choosing-a-financial-adviser

http://www.ifaaa.com.au/

http://www.cleardocs.com/extra-family-trust.html

http://www.afrsmartinvestor.com.au/p/new-investor/help_benefits_transfer_family_trusts_8eNAGOy7fP4VXQfrx7bDcI

• https://www.qld.gov.au/seniors/legal-finance-concessions/wills-estate-planning/
• Or: http://www.pt.qld.gov.au/trusts/faq.html

Fair Trading Laws

http://www.fairtrading.nsw.gov.au/ftw/About_us/Online_services/Lodge_a_complaint.page?DCSext.ref=Homepagecomplaintclick

http://www.fairtrading.qld.gov.au/marketplace/make-a-complaint

https://www.consumer.vic.gov.au/contact-us/resolve-your-problem-or-complaint

ACT Office of Fair Trading – Consumers

https://consumeraffairs.nt.gov.au/

SA Government Making a Complaint

http://www.commerce.wa.gov.au/complaints

http://www.consumer.tas.gov.au/fair_trading/dealing_with_a_complaint

http://www.legalaid.qld.gov.au/Pages/Home.aspx or https://www.qld.gov.au/law/legal-mediation-and-justice-of-the-peace/legal-advice/

http://www.legalaid.nsw.gov.au/ or Legal Answers Getting Help

http://www.legalaid.vic.gov.au/ or http://www.fclc.org.au/

http://www.legalaid.tas.gov.au/ or Tasmanian Law Handbook – Legal Assistance

WA Law Society

http://www.lsc.sa.gov.au/cb_pages/legal_advice.php or http://www.saccls.org.au/

http://www.legalaidact.org.au/ or http://www.assistance.act.gov.au/adult/legal_advice/legal_aid_act

NT Legal Aid Services or http://www.dcls.org.au/

http://www.nationallegalaid.org/ or https://www.moneysmart.gov.au/managing-your-money/managing-debts/free-legal-advice

McCulloch House, Monash Medical Centre
246 Clayton Road Clayton 3168
Tel (03) 9545 6377 or 1800 642 066
(This website has an extensive list of support groups)

www.grief.org.au or http://www.grief.org.au/resources/internet_links

Referral information on accredited loss and grief practitioners, seminars and support groups
Tel (03) 9351 0358
http://www.nalag.org.au or National Association for Loss and Grief

Bereaved Parent Support and Information Centre
Tel (03) 9888 4944 or 1800 641 091
267 Canterbury Road Canterbury 3126
www.compassionatefriendsvictoria.org.au or http://www.compassionatefriendsvictoria.org.au/find-support/related-organisations/tcf-interstate

Grief Support for those grieving over the death of their partner
Tel (03) 9384 1722
http://www.solace.org.au

Stillbirth and Neonatal Death Support
Suite 208, 901 Whitehorse Road, Box Hill 3128
Tel (03) 9899 0218
http://www.sands.org.au/?gclid=CKPnvNCirMQCFY8kvQodkHAA6Q

Professional counselling and support for families following the sudden, unexpected death of any child 6 years and under due to any cause
1227 Malvern Rd Malvern 3144
Tel (03) 9822 9611or 1300 308 307 24 hour crisis line
http://www.sidsandkids.org

www.myagedcare.gov.au

www.yourlifechoices.com.au

Aged and Community Services

www.agedcareguide.com.au

www.mylifechange.com.au

www.nationalseniors.com.au

www.australianageingagenda.com.au

www.independentretirees.com

www.seniors.asn.au

https://adaaustralia.com.au/

https://www.eapu.com.au/

https://www.qld.gov.au/seniors/legal-finance-concessions/legal-services

Council of the Aging

• http://www.myagedcare.gov.au/aged-care-homes
• and Understanding Costs
• and Agedcare Health
• and http://www.myagedcare.gov.au/eligibility-and-assessment/acat-assessments
• New Legislation – Aged Care Reform: Agedcare Reforms
• Aged Care (Living Longer Living Better) Bill 2013 : http://www.comlaw.gov.au/Details/C2013B00043 and http://www.dss.gov.au/our-responsibilities/ageing-and-aged-care/aged-care-reform
• Agedcare Support Services
• Aged Care Act
• Australian Aged Care Quality Agency: http://www.aacqa.gov.au/ and http://agedcare.palliativecare.org.au/Portals/35/Guidelines/The%20Guidelines%202006.pdf
• Aged Care Pricing Commission (ACPC): http://www.acpc.gov.au/approval-of-accommodation-payments/
• ASIC: https://www.moneysmart.gov.au/life-events-and-you/over-55s/your-home
• and https://www.moneysmart.gov.au/life-events-and-you/over-55s/aged-care
• NSW: The Aged Rights Services
• DPS Guide: https://www.agedcareguide.com.au/information/home-care
• End of Life Law in Australia (Advance Health Directives)
• ELDAC – End of Life Directions for Aged Care (Tool Kits)
• Nursing Home Abuse Guide
• Nursing Home Abuse
• Nursing Home Abuse Support
• Nursing Home Abuse Center

• 2006 Funerals Act
• 2006 Funerals Act-Additions

• 2004 Pre-paid Funerals Act
• 2004 Pre-paid Funerals Bill

• 1982 Funeral Benefit Business Act
• 1982 Funeral Benefit Business Act 2014

• 2010 Funeral Benefit Business Regulation
• 2013 Funeral Benefit Business Amendment

• 1979 Funeral Funds Act

• 2016 Funeral Funds Regulation
• 2014 Funeral Funds (Fees) Regulation Amendment

• 2011 Fair Trading (Pre-paid Funerals Industry Code) Regulations
• Fair Trading Act 1987

• WA Government – Metropolitan Cemeteries Board

• Department of Health – General Information – Deaths

• Cremations Act 2003

• Cemeteries and Crematoria Act 2013 No 105

• Cemeteries and Crematoria Amendment Act 2009

• Burial and Cremation Act 2013
• Burial and Cremation Regulations 2014

• Cremation Act 1929

• Burial and Cremations Act 2015

• Cemeteries and Crematoria Act 2003

• Cemeteries Act 1952 as in force May, 2016

• Useful Link: Department of the Attorney General Births, Deaths & Marriages
• The Act: Births, Deaths & Marriages Registration Act 1998

• Useful Link: Births, Deaths & Marriages South Australia
• The Act: Births, Deaths and Marriages Registration Act 1996

• Useful Link: Births, Deaths & Marriages Victoria
• The Act: Births, Deaths & Marriages Registration Act 1996

• Useful Link: Births, Deaths & Marriages Tasmania
• The Act: Births, Deaths & Marriages Registration Act 1999

• Useful Link: Births, Deaths & Marriages NSW
• The Act: Births, Deaths & Marriages Registration Act 1995

• Useful Link: Births, Deaths, Marriages & Divorces QLD
• The Act: Births, Deaths & Marriages Registration Act 2003

• Useful Link: Births, Deaths & Marriages NT
• The Act: Births, Deaths and Marriages Act 1996 as in force December, 2018

• Useful Link: Births, Deaths & Marriages ACT
• The Act: Births, Deaths and Marriages Registration Act 1997

• Useful Link: Practical Issues for Relatives WA
• The Act: Coroners Act 1996

• Useful Links:
  • Practical Issues for Relatives SA
  • Deaths – Practical Issues for next of Kin
• The Act: Coroners Act 2003

• Useful Link: Practical Issues for Relatives VIC
• The Act: Coroners Act 2008

• Useful Link: A Guide for Families and Friends
• The Act: Cemetery Regulation 2005

• Useful Link: http://www.coroners.lawlink.nsw.gov.au
• The Act: Coroners Act 2009

• Useful Link: Coroners Court
• The Act: Coroners Act 2003

• Useful Link:
  • Coroner’s Office NT
  • NT Department of Health – Deaths
• The Act: Coroners Act 2013 as in force September, 2017
• Also see the Births, Deaths and Marriages Act 1996 as in force December, 2018

• Useful Link: ACT Coroners Court
• The Act: Coroners Act 2008

Contact QLD State Coroner

Contact VIC State Coroner

Contact NSW State Coroner

Contact TAS State Coroner

Contact SA State Coroner

Contact WA State Coroner

ACT Coroners Court

Contact NT State Coroner

• Useful Link: http://www.publictrustee.wa.gov.au/w/what_is_probate.aspx
• The Act: Wills Act 1970 http://www.slp.wa.gov.au/legislation/statutes.nsf/main_mrtitle_1081_homepage.html
• The Act: Family Provision Act 1972 http://www.slp.wa.gov.au/legislation/statutes.nsf/main_mrtitle_457_homepage.html
• The Act: Administration Act 1903 http://www.austlii.edu.au/au/legis/wa/consol_act/aa1903173/

• Useful Link: http://www.lawhandbook.sa.gov.au/ch36s01.php
• The Act: The Wills Act 1936 http://www.legislation.sa.gov.au/LZ/C/A/WILLS%20ACT%201936.aspx
• The Act: The Administration and Probate Act 1919 http://www.legislation.sa.gov.au/LZ/C/A/ADMINISTRATION%20AND%20PROBATE%20ACT%201919.aspx

• Useful : http://www.lawreform.vic.gov.au/content/succession-laws-victoria-1
• The Act: The Wills Act 1997 http://www.austlii.edu.au/au/legis/vic/consol_act/wa199791/
• The Act: The Administration & Probate Act 1958 http://www.austlii.edu.au/au/legis/vic/consol_act/aapa1958259/

• Useful Link: http://www.justice.tas.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0014/82103/Chapter_09.pdf
• Useful Link: Tasmanian Law Handbook – Making a Will
• The Act: The Administration & Probate Act 1935 http://www.austlii.edu.au/au/legis/tas/consol_act/aapa1935259/
• The Act: The Wills Act 2008 http://www.austlii.edu.au/au/legis/tas/consol_act/wa200891/
• The Act: The TESTATOR’s FAMILY MAINTENANCE ACT 1912 http://www.austlii.edu.au/au/legis/tas/consol_act/tfma1912297/
• The Act: The INTESTACY ACT 2010 http://www.austlii.edu.au/au/legis/tas/consol_act/ia2010128/

• Useful Link: NSW Supreme Court Filing Instructions
• Useful Link: http://www.foolkit.com.au/nsw/public/wills-and-probate
• The Act: Succession Act 2006 http://www.austlii.edu.au/au/legis/nsw/consol_act/sa2006138/
• The Act: Probate and Administration Act 1898 http://www.legislation.nsw.gov.au

• Useful Link: http://www.qls.com.au/Knowledge_centre/Areas_of_law/Succession_law
• Useful Link: http://www.courts.qld.gov.au/courts/supreme-court/wills-and-estates-probate
• The Act: Succession Act 1981 https://www.legislation.qld.gov.au/LEGISLTN/CURRENT/S/SuccessionA81.pdf

• Useful Link: nt.gov.au/law/bdm/make-a-will
• Useful Link: Being an Executor – Wills and Probate
• Useful Link: http://www.nt.gov.au/law/bdm/about-public-trustee

• Useful Link: http://www.publictrustee.act.gov.au/wills/
• Useful Link: OLDER PERSONS ACT LEGAL SERVICE (OPALS)
• Useful Link: http://www.courts.act.gov.au/supreme/services/probate_administration_and_foreign_grants
• The Act: Wills Act 1968 http://www.austlii.edu.au/au/legis/act/consol_act/wa196891/
• The Act: Family Provisions Act 1969 http://www.legislation.act.gov.au/a/1969-15/default.asp

• http://www.qlrc.qld.gov.au/wpapers/wp58.pdf
• http://www.austlii.edu.au/au/legis/qld/consol_act/ca2003128/

• http://australianmuseum.net.au/Body-disposal-legal-procedures/
• http://www.health.nsw.gov.au/environment/dotd/Documents/disposal-of-bodies-ph-reg-2012.pdf
• http://www.legislation.nsw.gov.au/maintop/view/inforce/subordleg+643+2002+cd+0+N

• VIC – Health, Aged Care & Wills
• http://www.austlii.edu.au/au/legis/vic/consol_reg/cacr2005331/

Burial and Cremations Act – TAS 2019

Cemetery Legislation – WA

• http://www.lawhandbook.sa.gov.au/ch36s01s04s01.php
• http://www.legislation.sa.gov.au/LZ/C/R/Cremation%20Regulations%202001.aspx

http://www.legislation.act.gov.au/a/2003-11/

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