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QLD Office of the Public Guardian

Locality: Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

Phone: +61 1300 653 187

Address: Level 16, 50 Ann St 4000 Brisbane, QLD, Australia

Website: http://www.publicguardian.qld.gov.au

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24.01.2022 Protecting children is everybody's business. Get involved in Queensland Child Protection Week which is being held on 6-12 September. To find out more go to www.childprotectionweek.org.au

24.01.2022 November is Transition to Adulthood Month (T2A) in Queensland. T2A Month highlights the needs of young people as they make the journey from the care system to adulthood. Learn more at http://createyourfuture.org.au/about-me/leaving-care/t2a/

21.01.2022 The Elder Abuse Helpline remains open and available to assist vulnerable older Queenslanders during the COVID-19 pandemic. If you’re experiencing abuse, or are concerned that an older person you know is at risk, contact the helpline on 1300 651 192 for confidential advice, support and referrals. For more information about elder abuse, visit www.qld.gov.au/knowthesigns... If someone is in immediate danger, call the police on triple zero (000).

21.01.2022 Are you a child, family or community welfare professional?AIFS are running a short survey which aims to understand your evidence, information and resource needs during COVID-19, and how they can best support you. Complete the survey here: bit.ly/36l5Aoj

21.01.2022 During these unprecedented times, OPG is working hard to make sure we can still deliver services to our clients while maintaining the safety of our staff. Find out more https://bit.ly/2J5gxQc

20.01.2022 Remember: OPG's health care consent phone line for health professionals will be changing its operating hours from Monday 2 March http://bit.ly/2mJvvna

20.01.2022 Domestic and family violence services are operating during the COVID-19 pandemic. Help is available online, over the phone, or in person. Find more information and support options at www.qld.gov.au/dfvsupport. In an emergency, call Triple Zero (000) and ask for Police. If making a phone call isn’t a safe option for you, contact the Police online at https://www.police.qld.gov.au/domestic-violence

19.01.2022 For the safety of our clients and staff we have made the difficult decision to suspend all face to face visits. To find out more: https://bit.ly/39lJVfL

17.01.2022 Are you aged between 4-18 years? Now is your chance to have your say about what it's like to grow up in Queensland. Queensland Family and Child Commission wants to know about what’s important to you, what your communities are like, and what your hopes and dreams are. To have your say go to: http://www.qfcc.qld.gov.au/growingup

17.01.2022 Do you know of someone who makes outstanding and invaluable contributions in child protection? Nominate them now for the Queensland Child Protection Week Awards! Submit your nomination here: https://childprotectionweek.org.au/awards/ Entries close 5pm Thursday 28 May 2020.

14.01.2022 Are you aged between 4-18 years? Now is your time to have your say about what it's like growing up in Queensland. Queensland Family and Child Commission wants to know about what’s important to you, what your communities are like, and what your hopes and dreams are. To have your say go to http://www.qfcc.qld.gov.au/growingup

13.01.2022 Samantha, one of our investigators, is helping to share insights and information about investigating elder abuse at a #WEAAD Forum on the Gold Coast #OPGQld

13.01.2022 Important information for health care professionals! Our health care consent phone line operating hours are changing from 2 March 2020. For more information go to bit.ly/2mJvvna

10.01.2022 Yesterday there were still 79 children in watch houses across Queensland. They are being held in conditions that violate their human rights. We cannot wait any longer. We need solutions now.

10.01.2022 The Qld Government is creating a plan to improve communication about the impacts of domestic and family violence on people with disability, and they want your help! If you want to have your say, go to: https://bit.ly/2EmQZiQ

10.01.2022 Tomorrow is World Elder Abuse Awareness Day which gives everyone the opportunity to come together and voice our opposition to the abuse, neglect and suffering inflicted on older people. It’s a cause we’re passionate about at OPG, as we investigate allegations of abuse, neglect and exploitation related to adults with impaired decision making capacity. And sadly nearly 90% of the cases we investigate relate to adults over the age of 65. #WEAAD

09.01.2022 We wish our clients and stakeholders a wonderful and safe holiday season. The Office of the Public Guardian will be closed from 25 December 2019 until 2 January 2020. (If you are a medical professional and require a Health Care Consent, please phone 1300 753 624.)

09.01.2022 The Australian Government is creating a National Memorial for Victims and Survivors of Institutional Child Sexual Abuse and they need your input. Fill out the survey and let them know your thoughts on what the memorial's purpose and key attributes should be. The survey closes on 22 November 2020. For the survey and more information, go to: https://engage.dss.gov.au/national-memorial-for-victims-an/

08.01.2022 This week is National Palliative Care Week. This year’s theme is 'What matters most?' which addresses the need for Australians to plan ahead for their end-of-life care and discuss it with their loved ones and health professionals. Take the first step today - what matters most to you? #NPCW19

05.01.2022 Check out what we've achieved in 2018-19! https://youtu.be/MjQNYiH2eZo

05.01.2022 Are you a health care professional? From 2 March 2020, our health care phone line hours will be changing. For more info: bit.ly/2mJvvna

02.01.2022 OPG is celebrating #NAIDOCWeek ! Come down to our stall at the Musgrave Park Family Fun Day in Brisbane and learn more about OPG and how we can help you. #VoiceTreatyTruth

01.01.2022 OPG is proud to support the Daniel Morcombe Foundation #TogetherWeCan campaign. #KeepingKidsSafe is everyone's priority.

01.01.2022 Queensland Youth Week 2019 is now on. Take the family, don’t miss the fun! Visit qld.gov.au/youthweek #QYW19 #unlimited