Dr Elizabeth McEntyre is a Worimi Gringai and Wonnarua Elder, whose Country spans Port Stephens, the Great Myall Lakes, the Barrington Tops and the Hunter Valley in NSW.
She is a straight-talking advocate for Aboriginal Communities. Find out more about Enduring Powers of Attorney in this informative interview with Philippa McDonald.
Elizabeth discusses:
what an Enduring Power of Attorney is
how you can make a good one that is safe and effective
choosing the right attorney
She also discusses how you can create this document inexpensively and she outlines the role of an attorney and other related issues and opportunities.
Background On Point is about having big conversations on topics affecting older Australians. In this podcast series from Compass you’ll hear from leading figures on subjects ranging from ageism to understanding, preventing and responding to elder abuse, health and wellbeing, isolation, planning for your future including powers of attorney, guardianships, wills, advance care directives, and more. For more information and resources to help you understand, prevent, and respond to elder abuse, visit Compass.info