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You are a guardian

If you are a private or enduring guardian the Private Guardian Support Unit can:

help you understand your role and responsibilities as a guardian
help you understand the NSW Guardianship Act
provide information to assist you to make the best decision on behalf of the person under guardianship
provide practical support to you in situations of conflict or dispute (including assistance where advocacy is needed or providing knowledge about services and options available to people with disabilities)
provide information to assist you when you are working with service providers
keep you up-to-date with current guardianship issues through our regular newsletter.

Resources available from PGSU

Now You're the Guardian [PDF 941KB] Guide which explains the role and functions of guardians in NSW.

Onguard [PDF 189 KB], quarterly newsletter which reports on issues concerning NSW private guardians. Contact us to become a subscriber.

Contact sheet [Word 1.66Mb] a list of useful agencies for guardians.