Education and Training

OPA provides a range of education/training sessions for all audiences, including community education sessions and training for professional groups.

The education/training sessions include:
• enduring powers of attorney
• guardianship and administration
• medical consent.

Sessions run for one to two hours. A minimum of 20 attendees is required. Larger audiences can also be catered for. Supporting publications are provided.
OPA also offers professional development training sessions, with fees comparable to industry standards. These half or full-day workshops are targeted at professional staff. Our existing training packages can be tailored to suit your needs.
All training sessions are delivered by OPA staff with relevant experience and training qualifications and are designed for up to 25 participants.

To request an education/training session please take the following steps:

1. Open the Education Session - Request Form (PDF 900KB)
2. Fill out your details and save the form to your computer
3. Email your saved form to OPAeducation@justice.vic.gov.au

For all enquiries, and to request an education/training session, contact Lorraine Lipson on 1300 309 337 or send an email.

  

Click the icon above to visit the OPA Video Hub and watch educational videos about powers of attorney, guardianship and administration.
 

Take Control
A video about powers of attorney and guardianship

You Decide Who Decides
Interactive program explaining powers of attorney

In Their Shoes
Understanding guardianship and administration, enduring powers of attorney and medical decision-making

Upcoming education/training

Would you like to recieve information on upcoming education sessions? Please click 'Email me updates' and register your details.

Public sessions:

Law Week sessions: You Decide Who Decides, Understanding enduring powers of attorney
Date:
Wednesday, 15 May, 2013
Time: Session 1 from 10am-11.30am or Session 2 from 2pm-3.30pm
Location: OPA office, Level 1/ 204 Lygon St, Carlton, Victoria, 3053
Cost: Free

Please click here to see the flyer for this worshop.

To register for public training email OPAeducation@justice.vic.gov.au
or phone Lorraine Lipson on 1300 309 337
 

Professional sessions:

Take Control: Train the Trainer Workshop 
Date:
Thursday, 13 June, 2013
Time: 1pm-4.30pm
Location: OPA office, Level 1/ 204 Lygon St, Carlton, Victoria, 3053
Cost: $40

Please click here to view the flyer for this workshop.

In Their Shoes: Information session for professionals on substitute decision-making
Date:
Thursday 20 June, 2013
Time: 2-4pm
Location: OPA office, Level 1/ 204 Lygon St, Carlton, Victoria, 3053
Cost: $40

Please click here to view the flyer for this information session.

To register for professional training:
1. Open the Community Education Registration Form (PDF 640KB)
2. Fill out your details and save the form to your computer.
3. Email your saved form to OPAeducation@justice.vic.gov.au