Taking care of business: planning ahead in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities (2008)

Description

This booklet, written in plain English, is part of a kit developed to help people in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities talk about planning ahead, so they are prepared for times when they are not able to make decisions for themselves.

The booklet provides information and case studies on:

• what is meant by planning ahead
• why planning ahead is important
• making a will
• funeral funds
• enduring guardian
• advance care directive
• power of attorney
• where to get help and find more information.

Australian Indigenous HealthInfoNet abstract

Contact details

NSW Department of Ageing,
Disability and Home Care
Level 5, 83 Clarence Street
Sydney NSW 2000
Ph: (02) 8270 2000
TTY 02 8270 2167
*These booklets are part of a resource kit that also includes a DVD. To order a copy or the DVD, or hard copies of the booklets, please contact the Office for Ageing at ofainfo@dadhc.nsw.gov.au or phone (02) 8270 2427.

Links

• View resource: Taking Care of Business: Planning Ahead in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Communities [A4 booklet - for service providers] (PDF - 1000.6 KB)
• View resource: Taking Care of Business: Planning Ahead in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Communities [A5 booklet - for community members] (PDF - 854.3 KB)
• View website: NSW Department of Ageing Disability and Home Care

---