Who can apply?

An application for a guardianship order can be made by:

• the person who the application is about
• the Public Advocate
• a guardian of the person
• a substitute decision maker for the person under an advance care directive
• a 'person responsible' as defined in the Guardianship and Administration Act
• any person who can satisfy SACAT that they have a proper interest in the welfare of the person who the application is about. 
• an administrator of the person’s estate including the Public Trustee.