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November 6th, 2010
An introduction to Enduring Powers of Guardianship and Advance Health Directives – a media release from the Office of the Public Advocate.
SERVICE PROVIDER TRAINING SESSION
An introduction to Enduring Powers of Guardianship and Advance Health Directives
On 15 February 2010 legislation came into effect in WA which enables adults to make an Enduring Power of Guardianship (EPG) and an Advance Health Directive (AHD).
These tools give adults with capacity, the power to direct how personal, lifestyle and treatment decisions would be made if they lost the capacity to make these decisions themselves.
Following the session, participants will have an understanding of:
§ the amendments to the Guardianship and Administration Act 1990
§ the legislative requirements of completing an EPG and an AHD
§ how EPGs and AHDs will operate
§ the amended hierarchy of decision-makers for treatment decisions
§ the legal responsibilities of service providers with regard to the new legislation and how they will be able to assist their clients.
This session is aimed at service providers in the health, aged-care disability and related sectors, however members of the public who are interested in attending are also welcome.
The Session is free but registration is essential
Light refreshments provided
Session Details
Date: Tuesday 9 November, 2010
Time: 1.30pm –4.30pm
Venue: Main Hall, Garry Holland Community Centre, 19 Kent Street, Rockingham
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September 8th, 2010
Cancer in the News
Tobacco: Flouters of smoke ban ‘will be pursued’
The Health Department says people who ignore WA’s new smoking bans on patrolled beaches and in cars with children will be pursued, despite previous claims the laws could be hard to enforce.
Director-general of Health, Kim Snowball, said while some people might initially be given warnings rather than $1000 fines, there would be no period of grace for the laws, which start on September 22.
The department will launch an advertising campaign today to warn people they risk prosecution if the smoke in banned areas. These include between flags at beaches, in cars carrying children under the age of 17, within 10 metres of playground equipment and in some outdoor eating areas. The display of tobacco products in shops will also be banned.
West Australian 8/9/2010 p.10.
Sophie West | Website and Publications Coordinator
Cancer Council Australia
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February 15th, 2010
Western Australians will be able to make important decisions regarding their future medical treatment and lifestyle choices, under new legislation which takes effect today.
Ministerial Media Statement from Kim Hames, Deputy Premier; Health; Indigenous Affairs can be viewed here:
http://www.mediastatements.wa.gov.au/Pages/Results.aspx?ItemId=133128
Government of Western Australia Department of Health Advance Health Directives information and forms can be viewed here: