Older people and the law

Family disputes involving grandchildren

• Caring for children when you are not the parent

Abuse and violence

• Family and domestic violence
• Domestic violence for respondents
• Peace and good behaviour order (Department of Justice and Attorney-General)
• Elder abuse and violence (factsheet) (Department of Communities)
• Elder Abuse Helpline
• Things People Say

Victims of crime and criminal compensation

Disability

Discrimination

Housing

• Tenancy
• Aged Care Complaints

Your consumer rights

• Basic rights
• Buying goods and services
• Non-profit organisations

Taking control of your finances

• Debt
• Bankruptcy (Insolvency and Trustee Service Australia)
• Contracts, credit and guarantees
• Banking
• Superannuation and insurance
• Centrelink

Wills and power of attorney

• Powers of attorney
• Wills, burial and cremation

Taking control of your health care decisions

• Medical consent

Legal advice

• Seniors legal advice services

Seniors publications

• Queensland Government - Seniors Publications (Department of Communities)