Older people not always reporting abuse
Annually, 15 June marks World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, a day NSW Ageing and Disability Commissioner Jeff Smith said highlighted...
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Photo series challenges ageism and elder neglect
Community legal centre for responding to elder abuse Seniors Rights Victoria has announced its new Beyond Age campaign. With World...
Webinar upskills staff on elder abuse
According to WA-based not-for-profit organisation Injury Matters, one in six older adults in WA is affected by elder abuse. It...
Elder abuse in QLD to be investigated
The Queensland Parliament’s Education, Arts and Communities Committee is calling for submissions for an investigation into elder abuse in the...
Shedding light on elder abuse
The federal government has launched a nationwide campaign to raise awareness of elder abuse. Beginning Sunday 28 July, the $4.8...
Rise in reporting of elder abuse
New data shows a 38 per cent increase in reports of elder abuse in New South Wales during 2020-2022. Almost...