About Compass

What is Compass?

Compass is a national website navigating elder abuse in Australia. Compass aims to create a national focus on elder abuse by raising awareness of this growing social issue, and simplify the process of connecting people to services and information tackling elder abuse.

Compass has been created by Elder Abuse Action Australia (EAAA), with funding from the Australian Government Attorney-General’s Department.

Why Compass was created
Priority Area 2 of the National Plan to Respond to the Abuse of Older Australians 2019-2023 outlines the Australian Government’s commitment to build a national elder abuse knowledge hub to consolidate a diverse range of information and resources about the abuse of older people, for the benefit of the community.

About Elder Abuse Action Australia (EAAA)

EAAA is a specialist organisation acting to eliminate elder abuse. Our work positively impacts the lives of older Australians, their families, communities and broader society.

What we do

Elder Abuse Action Australia—EAAA—was established to confront the often hidden problem of discrimination, neglect and mistreatment of older Australians.

As the national voice for action, EAAA campaigns for a society that respects and values older Australians and is free from elder abuse.

We use the tools of advocacy, policy development, research and capacity building to raise community awareness of elder abuse and improve the lives of older people.

Why we do it

Older people are among the most vulnerable of all Australians. As people age, they rely on family, friends and carers for additional support. But, for many, the experience of ageing is soured by discrimination, ageism, exclusion and abuse.

The fact is, older people have the same rights as everyone else. They have the right to be treated fairly, feel safe in their home and live with dignity and self-determination.

The abuse of older Australians affects individuals and society as a whole. It can limit the participation of the elderly in their communities and deny those communities the benefits of having older people fully contribute.

EAAA exists to give voice to the vulnerable and disadvantaged.

"EAAA is committed to producing powerful and lasting change through mechanisms for advocacy and support"

EAAA Team

EAAA Board of Directors: 

Jenny Blakey – Co-Chair 
Russell Westacott – Co-Chair 
Carolanne Barkla 
Helen Wallace 
Vicki Wood 
Sue Leitch 
Clinton Bright 

EAAA Staff:

Bev Lange – Executive Officer
Brigitte Jonas – Events Manager

Compass Team:

Brett Osmond ­– Editor
Jamie Carroll – Content Producer