As a lawyer who practices in guardianship at the State Administrative Tribunal of Western Australia (SAT), I see first-hand the important role guardianship plays in protecting the rights and interests of individuals who are unable to make decisions for themselves due to disability, illness, or injury.

According to data from the SAT's annual reports, the number of guardianship applications lodged with the SAT has significantly increased over the past 5 years.

Here's a breakdown of the number of guardianship applications received by the SAT each year:

Year | Number of Guardianship applications
2018 - 3,864
2019 - 3,938
2020 - 4,903
2021 - 5,061
2022 - 5,602

There has been an overall 45.97% increase in guardianship applications between 2018 and 2022.

If you or someone you know is in need of guardianship assistance, I highly recommend looking at the SAT's website for information and support. The SAT website has a wealth of resources to help navigate the process.

If you would like to hire a lawyer to act on your behalf in a guardianship matter, please don't hesitate to contact me. I would be happy to discuss your options and how I can assist you.

I acted in 30 separate such matters in 2022 alone and offer a specialist service.