Eastern Community Legal Centre (ECLC) has partnered with various local community organisations and councils to provide a range of FREE information sessions in 2026 to help community members across the eastern metropolitan region understand Wills & Powers of Attorney.

Note: Please be aware that ECLC does not provide legal assistance with drafting or executing Wills or Powers of Attorney. Please refer to this resource for further information and referral pathways.

Please see below for further details on the different topics that will be covered in 2026 as well as event details.

Topic 1: Introduction to Wills & Powers of Attorney

This session provides an introduction to these important documents, helping participants understand how to plan for the future. The session will cover:

• Our rights as we get older
• Substitute Decision Making - including Enduring Powers of Attorney and Medical Treatment Decisions
• Wills
• Challenges to deceased estates
• Family care agreements

This topic will be offered throughout 2026 at a range of locations and online.

Bookings are essential. Please see session and booking details below:

• Thursday 17 September, 1:30 pm to 3:30 pm at Doncaster Library
  • Click here to book. Enquiries 9877 8500

• Wednesday 30 September, 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm at Cire Yarra Junction Community Hub 
  • Click here to book. Enquiries: 1300 835 235

• Tuesday 20 October, 10:00 am to 12:00 pm noon at North Ringwood Community House 
  • Click here to book. Enquiries: 9876 3421

• Wednesday 18 November, 10:00 am to 12:00 pm noon via Zoom (online only)
  • Click here to book. Enquiries education@eclc.org.au

Topic 2: Understanding Your Role: Acting as an Attorney or Executor

This session will explore the key responsibilities and legal requirements of acting as Attorney under an Enduring Power of Attorney and Executor under a Will. Whether you are considering these roles or are already in them, this session will provide information to help navigate the complexities of estate and legal responsibilities.

This topic will be offered throughout 2026 at a range of locations and online. Bookings are essential. Please see session and booking details below:

• Tuesday 27 October, 6:00 pm to 7:45 pm at Vermont South Library
  • Click here to book. Enquiries 9872 8650

These FREE information sessions are brought to you by Eastern Community Legal Centre in partnership with Your Library, Whitehorse Manningham Libraries, Cire Community Hubs, City of Boroondara, Knox City Council, Whitehorse City Council, Manningham Council, Yarra Ranges Council, Maroondah City Council and the Eastern Elder Abuse Network.