NSW Civil and Administrative Tribunal

Why will you need a hearing?


A guardian supporting someone.

A hearing happens when someone has told us they think you need a guardian.

Someone pointing at a guardian. The guardian is also pointing at themselves.

A guardian is someone we choose who makes decisions for you.

3 people at a bench with a gavel. Above them is a guardian pointing at themselves and raising their hand.

Your guardian might be:

  • a member of your family
  • a friend
  • a Public Guardian.
A financial manager writing in a document and a dollar sign.

A hearing also happens when someone has told us they think you need a financial manager.

A financial manager thinking and a dollar sign.

A financial manager is someone we choose who makes decisions about your money.

Someone raising their hand in front of 2 family members.

Your financial manager might be:

  • a member of your family
  • a friend
  • an NSW Trustee and Guardian.
3 people at a bench with a gavel. Above them is a tick and a cross inside of a speech bubble.

The hearing will help us decide if you need a guardian or financial manager.

A computer showing a document.

You can learn more in our fact sheets about guardians and financial managers.

http://www.ncat.nsw.gov.au/publications-and-resources/fact-sheets/guardianship-division-fact-sheets.html#Easy0

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