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Upcoming Events 2025
Public Trustee work within the community to help raise awareness and share practical information about our services. We provide a range of specialised Wills, estate…

Privatisation ruled out for the Public Trustee
As part of the 2025-26 Budget, the Treasurer, The Hon. Guy Barnett, provided an update on the Government’s comprehensive reform agenda for Government Businesses. With…

Seniors Week Free Seminars 2025
Food For Thought: your estate planning recipe We all like to take care of our loved ones – to cook for them, to pass on…

We all have a role in preventing elder abuse
With World Elder Abuse Awareness Day on the 15 June, the Public Trustee is urging individuals to prioritise the well-being and safety of their elderly…

Lifelong Respect Films
Elder abuse prevention is everyone’s business. COTA Tasmania, as the peak body for older Tasmanians, worked collaboratively with keyreferral services, Older Voices for Change lived-experience…

Public Trustee represented persons client survey
The Public Trustee will be running a represented client survey from Monday 16 June to Friday, 11 July 2025. We will be contacting a random…

Public Trustee proud sponsor of the Outstanding Team/Service Delivering Palliative Care award
Across Tasmania, incredible teams and services are making a real difference in the lives of clients, families, and communities. We are proud to sponsor the…

Office closures over the break
Our offices will be closed for the Easter break from Friday 18 April 2025 and will reopen on Wednesday 23 April 2025. We’ll also be…

Law Week Free Seminars 2025
What’s Your Story?How would you like to be remembered? This Law Week, take a meaningful step toward securing your future. Together with the Office of…