The Australian Guardianship and Administration Council (AGAC) provide a national forum for State and Territory agencies that protect adults with a decision-making disability through adult guardianship and administration. AGAC aims to advance the common goals of member organisations. This includes working towards a consistent approach to common issues, adopting a collaborative focus on relevant matters, and sharing information between agencies.
AGAC has long had a focus on the prevention of physical, sexual, emotional and financial abuse, and the exploitation and neglect of at risk people with decision-making disabilities.
AGAC has also long had a focus on recognising and responding to abuse when it occurs.
The National Standards of Public Guardianship were first introduced by the Australian Guardianship and Administration Council (AGAC) in 2001. The intention of these standards is to provide the minimum expectations of staff of Offices of the Public Guardian and Offices of the Public Advocate when acting as legal decision makers on behalf of people with decision-making disabilities. To see the National Standards of Public Guardianship in full please go to the AGAC website.