On Point video interview - Enduring Powers of Attorney with Dr Elizabeth McEntyre, Worimi Gringai and Wonnarua Elder

Dr Elizabeth McEntyre is a straight-talking advocate for Aboriginal Communities. In this informative interview with Phillipa McDonald she talks more about Enduring Powers of Attorney.

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 explains how you can create this document inexpensively and outlines the role of an attorney and other related issues and opportunities.

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.

Background

On Point is about having big conversations on topics affecting older Australians.

In this interview 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.