Office of the Public Guardian - Community Visiting and Advocacy

Service Description

Community Visitors conduct regular visits to visitable locations to make inquiries and observations about the standard of care being provided to adults with impaired decision making ability. Community Visitors advocate on behalf of people staying at the visitable location to resolve any concerns or issues and can also assist them to make complaints. Visitable locations include disability accommodation that is funded by Department of Communities or NDIS, Authorised Mental Health Services, Community Care Units, and level three supported accommodation. A visit can be requested by a person staying at a visitable location or someone on their behalf

Alternate Names: Queensland Official Visitor Program

Hours of Operation

Mon-Fri: 9am-4pm

Accessibility

Referral System

Phone, email or webform (see website)

Service Fees

None

Languages (other than English)

Interpreter services available

Disability Access

Yes. Lifts, Toilet

Organisational Information

Area Served

QLD

Parent Organisation

Public Guardian QLD

Postal Address

PO Box 13554

George Street

Brisbane

QLD

4001

Other Information

Volunteering Opportunities

No

Last Updated: 20 September 2024