Capacity and Decision-making Roles in Aged Care

Navigating decision-making frameworks in aged care is complex and getting it wrong has consequences for older adults, as well as for regulatory and legislative compliance. This webinar is designed specifically for occupational therapists working with older adults, giving you the legal knowledge and practical tools to confidently support your clients' rights under the Aged Care Act 2024 and relevant legal frameworks.

What We'll Cover

• The rights-based framework of the Aged Care Act 2024 in terms of decision-making, including capacity.

• Supported vs substitute decision-making — the critical difference and when each applies

• Other roles: Enduring Power of Attorney, Guardianship and administration — VCAT orders and writing effective OT evidence

• Advance care planning — directives, medical treatment decision makers