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Dying to Know Day a chance to plan for the future and get ‘dead set’
The 8th of August is Dying to Know Day, which is an annual campaign that empowers people to plan for their own future and improve…
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Public Trustee and the Public Guardian helping to keep Tasmanians in safe, secure housing
Homelessness Week 2023 will take place from Monday August 7 to Sunday August 13, the Public Trustee and Public Guardian are committed to helping keep…
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Get Dead Set – Making your Financial, Health and Legal wishes known
This dying to know day, it’s time to get dead set and learn how you can protect your financial, health and legal wishes. The Public…
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Law Week: A few words from our CEO
CEO Todd Kennedy appeared on Nightly News 7 Tasmania as part of our Law Week seminars, urging Tasmanians to consider making their financial, medical and…
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Public Trustee CEO swaps his bed for a sleeping bag for Vinnies CEO sleep out
Public Trustee CEO Todd Kennedy will swap the comfort of his bed for a night outdoors tonight, taking part in the Vinnies CEO Sleepout to…
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World Elder Abuse Awareness Day: Public Trustee urges Tasmanians to look after friends and family
With World Elder Abuse Awareness Day tomorrow, (15 June 2023), the Public Trustee is urging individuals to prioritise the well-being and safety of their elderly…
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Public Trustee bringing more staff and better services to the North West
The Public Trustee plays an important role supporting some of the most vulnerable members of the North West Coast community. With the recruitment of new…
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Law Week a chance to focus on the Big Three – making your financial, medical and legal wishes known
May 15-21 is Law Week and the Public Trustee is urging Tasmanians to consider the Big Three – making your financial, medical and legal wishes…
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How to talk with your family about Estate Planning
Sometimes difficult conversations are also the most important. No matter what stage you are at in life, having a Will and estate plan as well…