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 | Sep 5, 2021 | residential care decisions, supported decision making
Navigating the world of residential care can be challenging for many people. For vulnerable or marginalised decision-makers, however, it can be almost impossible without specialist support. The team at New Way to Stay, who provide advice and advocacy for older...
by Michael Perkins | May 26, 2021 | Autonomy Evaluation, Medico-legal, Power of Attorney and Guardianship, Succession Planning (After Death), Uncategorized, Wills
Autonomy First Lawyers were called into help by a fellow experienced solicitor. The solicitor’s client was a mother who had been living with her son until his death. She was discharged to a nursing home from hospital and the home applied to NCAT to appoint a financial...
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