Victorian Current Acts Victorian Current ActsA person applying to VCAT for an order under this Division must include the following in the application—
(a) the name and contact details of the proposed represented person;
(b) the type of order applied for, including details of the personal matter or financial matter in relation to which the order is sought;
(c) details of the reasons for making the application;
(d) the name and contact details of any person proposed as guardian or administrator;
(e) the name and contact details of the applicant and of any person who has a direct interest in the application (if known to the applicant);
Note
"Persons having a direct interest" includes, amongst others, the proposed represented person's relatives, any primary carer, close friends, any attorney appointed under an enduring power of attorney and any supportive attorney appointed under the Powers of Attorney Act 2014 .
(f) any support needs of the proposed represented person including support provided to the proposed represented person by any companion animal of the proposed represented person.
Note
Section 67 of the VCAT Act sets out additional requirements in relation to making an application.