by Michael Perkins | Mar 7, 2023 | Aged care, Autonomy Evaluation, Elder abuse, Power of Attorney and Guardianship, supported decision making
On 24 January 2023, the Royal Commission into Violence, Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation of People with Disability published its report titled, “Diversity, dignity, equity and best practice: a framework for supported decision-making”. The report can be...
by Michael Perkins | Nov 1, 2022 | Aged care, Education & Training, Elder abuse, Power of Attorney and Guardianship, supported decision making, Working collaboratively
It’s up to us – the rising significance of family, carers and informal support systems While politicians and Government will try to improve services being delivered to ageing and disabled Australians, in our experience, it is family, carers and community volunteers...
by Michael Perkins | Oct 22, 2022 | Aged care, Education & Training
Michael Perkins attended The Aged and Community Care Providers Association (ACCPA) National Conference in Adelaide on the 13-15 October. This conference is the largest age services event in Australia. The theme of the event was ‘It’s Up to Us’, looking at how everyone...
by Michael Perkins | Aug 7, 2022 | Elder abuse, Medico-legal, Working collaboratively
It was an honour for Michael Perkins and Dr Jane Lonie, co-founders of the firm, to present at this conference some of the lessons learned in establishing the Capacity and Capability Clinic, initially at Macquarie University Hospital and now also through the normal...
by Michael Perkins | Mar 1, 2022 | Contract, Trusts and Estates, wealth management
What is a trust? A trust is simply a rule book for the management of property by one person (the trustee) on behalf of another (the beneficiary). Whether a trust can deliver wealth conservation or asset protection outcomes for a person, family or beneficiary group...
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