About automatic reviews of special powers orders

SACAT must review all orders granting special powers at intervals of not more than 12 months.

What happens after an automatic review?

After the automatic review SACAT can make a further order or vary or revoke the order if satisfied on the evidence that the circumstances of the protected person have changed or if there are no proper grounds for the order to remain in force.

What to do / Complete this form and provide to SACAT by [$21daysfromdateletter] via:
  • email or
  • post to SACAT, GPO Box 2361 ADELAIDE SA 5001
Go to the Guardianship section of if you would like to complete and submit this form by email
Why / SACAT is conducting an automatic review of the special powers order and seeks your input, if relevant
Any questions? / Call us on 1800 723 767

Special powersorder for: [$PersonFullName]

Case number: [$SACATReferenceNumber]

  1. Your role

Guardian or substitute decision-maker

Interested person


In circumstances where the person is unlikely to accept medical care or remain in appropriate accommodation the guardian or substitute decision-maker (SDM) may apply for additional authority to enforce decisions. SACAT only grants these special powers to a guardian or SDM where SACAT is satisfied the health or safety of the person or safety of others is seriously at risk.

Please confirm if the person is still at risk with regard the following:

  1. Is [$PersonFullName] settled in his/her current accommodation?

Yes

No

Undecided / neutral

If no, please explain why they are unsettled and any wishes they express about where they would like to live.

  1. Does [$PersonFullName] reside in a keypad secured or locked area within their accommodation?

Yes

No

Undecided / neutral

If yes, please explain why the person is at risk and cannot leave the locked or secured area.

  1. Is [$PersonFullName] resistant to receiving general medical/dental assistance? For example, do they refuse to comply with taking medication, or have poor personal hygiene?

Yes

No

Undecided / neutral

If yes, please explain the current risks to their health and why the person unwilling to accept treatment. Include advice as to whether they require prescribed medication that is not scheduled (PRN) or anti-psychotic medication.

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