This workshop is facilitated by Northern Suburbs Community Legal Centre

Session 1: Protecting Your Rights: Understanding Elder Abuse, Enduring Powers of Guardianship & Attorney

As we age, it’s essential to plan for the future and protect ourselves from financial, emotional, and physical harm. This session will explore elder abuse, how to recognise the signs, and what legal protections are available. We’ll also cover what are Enduring Powers of Guardianship (EPG), Enduring Powers of Attorney (EPA), Advance Health Directives, Wills— and key legal tools that allow you to appoint trusted individuals to make decisions on your behalf if you lose capacity.  Learn how to safeguard your rights, make informed choices, and ensure your wishes are respected.

Session 2: Making Money decisions & planning for the future

1. Improve your financial knowledge
2. Dealing with banks
3. Using online banking
4. Good spending habits
5. Managing financial challenges
6. Tips on organising documents
7. General financial health-check
8. Information on other services that may provide assistance

Where: The Rise, 28 Eighth Ave, Maylands
Time: 9.30am – 12.00pm
Session 1: 9.30 – 10.30am: Legal education
Morning Tea: 10.30am – 10.45am
Session 2: 10.45am -12.00pm

RSVP essential by completing the form below.

*Must be a carer registered with Carers WA to attend.