Useful Contacts
ACT Disability, Aged and Carer Advocacy Service (ADACAS)
(02) 6242 5060
ADACAS provides help and support to people with disabilities, the elderly and their carers.
COTA ACT
(02) 6282 3777
COTA ACT is the peak organisation for all issues relating to older Canberra citizens, seniors, those of mature age and their families.
Domestic Violence Crisis Service
(02) 6280 0900
24 hours/7 days
Domestic Violence Crisis Service provides a variety of services from crisis intervention to community education.
Older Persons ACT Legal Service (OPALS) at Legal Aid ACT
(02) 6243 3436
https://legalaidact.org.au/opals
Free legal advice and support services.
Public Advocate of the ACT
(02) 6205 2222
www.hrc.act.gov.au/public-advocate
Includes support around administration of Enduring Powers of Attorney to protect the welfare of vulnerable people.
Public Trustee and Guardian ACT
(02) 6207 9800
9am – 4:30pm Monday to Friday
Provide permanent and secure Trustee, Guardianship and Administration services to the ACT community, including (but not limited to) will-making and acting as attorney under Enduring Power of Attorney.