How are guardianship orders decided?

When the Northern Territory Civil and Administrative Tribunal looks at guardianship applications, it will look closely at all the information provided.

The Tribunal will consider the nature and extent of the person’s impairment. The Tribunal will also consider a least restrictive approach to ensure the person’s needs can be met. The Tribunal will consider the personal and financial decisions that need to be made in this person’s life.

If you would like to talk to someone about guardianship please call 1800 810979 or view our Applying for Guardianship fact sheet.