Enduring Guardian

An ‘enduring guardian’ is a person you can appoint to make important personal and lifestyle decisions on your behalf if you lose the ability to make decisions.

An Enduring guardianship is the legal document that enables a person to appoint an enduring guardian.

In Tasmania, you can choose to appoint one or more people as an enduring guardian. Your enduring guardians can consent to or refuse treatment on your behalf.

You can appoint 2 enduring guardians who must act jointly. You can also appoint an alternative guardian. They can act as your guardian when your first-named guardian is away or if they no longer have decision-making ability.

Read more about appointing an enduring guardian on the Tasmania Legal Aid website.

To find the Enduring Guardianship form:

You can download the form from TASCAT’s website.
www.tascat.tas.gov.au

To lodge the Enduring Guardianship form:

You must go to Service Tasmania in person to register. A small fee applies.
www.service.tas.gov.au