Disability and mental health

Mental Health Tribunal

The Mental Health Tribunal is now part of the Tasmanian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (TASCAT).

TASCAT resolves applications, appeals and other matters through mediations and conciliations and conducting hearings, in matters such as workers compensation disputes, planning appeals, anti-discrimination cases and more.

For information about making an application to the Tribunal, what happens when a matter is with the Tribunal, decisions of the Tribunal and more, go to the Tasmanian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (TASCAT) website.

Guardianship and Administration Board

The Guardianship and Administration Board is now part of the Tasmanian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (TASCAT).

TASCAT resolves applications, appeals and other matters through mediations and conciliations and conducting hearings, in matters such as workers compensation disputes, planning appeals, anti-discrimination cases and more.

To apply to the Tribunal, find out what happens when a matter is with the Tribunal, see decisions of the Tribunal and more, go to the Tasmanian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (TASCAT) website.

Equal Opportunity Tasmania

Equal Opportunity Tasmania aims to foster a society free of discrimination, prejudice, bias and prohibited conduct.

To make a complaint discrimination (either for yourself or on behalf of someone else), organise anti-discrimination training for your workplace or school, and find posters and other guides about anti-discrimination, go to Equal Opportunity Tasmania’s website

Office of the Public Guardian Tasmania

The Public Guardian promotes and protects the rights and interests of people with impaired decision-making ability in Tasmania, in line with the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities.

It safeguards adults with impaired decision-making ability from abuse, neglect and exploitation, and fosters services to help people with disability.

The Public Guardian can also act as a guardian to support or make decisions on behalf of a person with impaired decision-making ability. It can advocate for the rights and interests of the people it represents when appointed to do so by the Tasmanian Civil and Administrative Tribunal.

Go to the Public Guardian’s website for information about:

  • how to apply for a guardianship order
  • enduring guardianship
  • enduring power of attorney
  • resolving disputes with advance care directives
Last updated: 30 March 2023