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Guardianship and administration orders

How administration and guardianship orders work and the role of the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal.

Guardianship orders and administration orders are legal documents that give power to one person (the guardian or the administrator) to make decisions on behalf of another person.

These orders can only be made by the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (VCAT).

Guardianship orders

Guardianship orders give a person (called a ‘guardian’) the power to make decisions on another person’s behalf about their personal matters such as where you live, health care and access to services.

Administration orders

Administration orders give a person (called an ‘administrator’) the power to make decisions on another person’s behalf about their finances and associated legal affairs.

Going to VCAT for guardianship and administration order hearings

What happens at the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal if you have to attend for a guardianship order hearing or an administration order hearing.

Changing or cancelling an order

How to ask for a rehearing or re-assessment hearing if you want Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (VCAT) to change or cancel a guardianship order or an administration order.

Other support for guardianship and administration orders

Learn where to get legal help and other support for guardianship and administration orders.

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