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Compass – Guiding Action on Elder Abuse

Publications from the Australian Guardianship and Administration Council (AGAC)

This online information hub contains a collection of AGAC publications about elder abuse, adult guardianship, and other related topics.

AGAC represents State and Territory government agencies that have a role in protecting adults in Australia who have a decision-making disability that impairs their capacity to make personal or financial decisions. Membership includes –

  • Public Guardians

  • Public Trustees

  • Public Advocates

  • Guardianship Tribunals

Public Advocates and Public Guardians, whether as advocates, investigators or guardians, seek to promote the interests of persons with a decision-making disability and to protect them from abuse, neglect or exploitation.