ERWA provides effective legal assistance to older people experiencing any form of elder abuse, and to safeguard and advocate for the rights of older people in Western Australia.
Help is free and confidential. ERWA offers a number of different services, including:
legal advice and assistance on certain issues (see below)
representation in certain guardianship and administration matters in the State Administrative Tribunal
mediation and dispute resolution of suitable matters
information sessions and community legal education
referrals to community and government agencies (for example, Advocare)
The main areas of legal practice include:
elder abuse
planning for the future, including advising about Powers of Attorney, Enduring Powers of Attorney, Enduring Powers of Guardianship, Advanced Health Directives and Wills
guardianship and administration when someone has a decision making disability
living arrangements, including granny flats and moving in with family
issues involving grandchildren
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