Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples
Discover practical articles for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to recognise, prevent and respond to abuse in all its forms.
Are you an Indigenous person looking for support?
Learn more about what elder abuse looks like, how it happens and what you can do about it. Help starts here on Compass.
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Elder Abuse in Aboriginal Communities
Dr Elizabeth McEntyre tells Compass that Aboriginal Elders can be subjected to abuse, mostly of an emotional and financial nature.
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Equality at every age: what it looks like for First Nations Peoples
Dr Elizabeth McEntyre shares a story of hope and perseverance in the face of inequality.
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Powers of attorney and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People
Find out more about revoking an enduring power of attorney and why with Dr Elizabeth McEntyre, Worimi Gringai and Wonnarua Elder and Philippa McDonald.
Popular resources
We have carefully selected a few resources that are developed by Indigenous Australians about tackling the abuse of older people.
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NITV series on scams
The NITV Goodways podcast is produced by and for Indigenous Australians and presents a series of episodes about scams.
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Mental health factsheets for Mob
13YARN is the first national crisis support line for Mob who are feeling overwhelmed or having difficulty coping.
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No More Humbug: Reducing Aboriginal Financial Elder Abuse
This groundbreaking research and toolkit is based on extensive interviews across the Kimberley with elders and their families.
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Aboriginal financial counselling resources
This webpage outlines the free legal and financial services and supports offered to First Nations people in South Australia.
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Us without Abuse anti-violence campaign
Watch this 45second TV commercial, part of the Us without Abuse anti-violence campaign, from regional WA.
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My journey to dreaming diary
This diary is a place to keep your personal and medical information and includes mindful activities to prompt reflection, wellness, and gratitude.
Find the right service
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CALL 1800 ELDERHelp (1800 353 374)
This free number will redirect you to an existing phone service near you. This is not a 24-hour line. Call operating times will vary. A collaboration between the Australian, state and territory governments.