Review of adult guardianship within the Northern Territory
Details:
Title
Review of adult guardianship within the Northern Territory,
Creator
O'Neill, Nick,
Dodds, Imelda,
West, Roger,
Collection
E-Publications,
E-Books,
PublicationNT,
Final report,
Date
2005-05,
Description
"WestWood Spice was retained to conduct a review of adult guardianship in the Northern Territory (NT) as a consultant for the Department of Health and Community Services (DHCS). Specifically, we were asked to examine the system of adult guardianship in the NT with particular emphasis on: 1. Identifying options and making recommendations for a model of adult guardianship in the NT 2. Identifying efficient and costed structural and/or systemic improvements necessary to align the NT adult guardianship system to national best practice. 3. Identifying legislative reform necessary to give effect to best practice recommendations. - Introduction,
Notes
Made available via the Publications (Legal Deposit) Act 2004 (NT).,
Table of contents
Acknowledgements -- List of abbreviations -- Relevant Northern Territory legislation -- Executive summary -- Introduction -- The adult guardianship system of the Northern Territory - how it works at present -- A review of modern guardianship -- Problems identified and solutions proposed -- Conclusions and recommendations -- About the consultants -- Review approach and methodology -- Attachment 1,
Language
English,
Subject
Guardian and ward -- Northern Territory,
Capacity and disability,