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Queensland Health

Carer matter useful links - legal and financial information 

Mental health act

Sometimes people who have a mental illness may be required to receive treatment even if they do not want to.  If this is the case, people will receive treatment following the guidelines outlined in the Mental Health Act 2000.  To help you understand this process, the following links may be helpful.
http://www.health.qld.gov.au/mha2000/factsheets.asp

Services

These links will connect you to information about legal and financial services available in Queensland.


Enduring Power of Attorney and Adult Guardian
Free Call 1300 653 187
http://www.justice.qld.gov.au/guardian/home.htm


Public Trustee
Brisbane 07 3213 9288
http://www.pt.qld.gov.au/


Advance Health Directives
Free Call   1300 132 654


Legal Aid
Free Call 1300 651 188
http://www.legalaid.qld.gov.au/gateway.asp


Centrelink
Disability, sickness and carers 132 717
http://www.centrelink.gov.au/

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Last Updated: 30 August 2008
Last Reviewed: 15 March 2009