Links
Legal Services Commission
Information, advice and minor assistance including advice on the preparation of Enduring Power of Attorney and Guardianship.
Tel. 1300 366 424 for Legal Help Line
Mon to Fri 9:00am to 4:30pm
Tel. 8463 3555 for free half hour appointments at offices in Adelaide, Elizabeth, Noarlunga, Port Adelaide, Holden Hill, Mount Barker, Whyalla and Port Augusta.
www.lsc.sa.gov.au
Summary of all the laws in South Australia can be found at www.lawhandbook.sa.gov.au
Office of the Public Advocate
Promotes and protects the rights of people with mental incapacity.
Tel. 8269 7575 or 1800 066 969
General enquiries Mon to Fri 9am to 5pm
www.opa.sa.gov.au
South Australia Police (SAPOL)
Prevents, detects and investigates reports
of crime.
Tel. 131 444 to report a crime or for police assistance.
www.police.sa.gov.au
SAPOL’s Home Assist Scheme
Provides crime prevention advice and coordinates services to assist older people and those with a
disability, to safely remain in their own home.
Tel. 8204 2817
www.police.sa.gov.au
Public Trustee
Advice, preparation and management of Enduring Powers of Attorney and Wills.
Tel. 8226 9200 or Toll free 1800 673 119
www.publictrustee.sa.gov.au
Aged Rights Advocacy Service
Provides support to uphold the rights of older people who are at risk of, or experiencing
abuse by family or friends.
Tel. 8232 5377 or Toll free 1800 700 600
www.sa.agedrights.asn.au