Multicultural person
Older people from culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) backgrounds can be particularly vulnerable to elder abuse. Find helpful articles that discuss relevant issues and how you can find support.
Are you from a multicultural community?
Older people with CALD backgrounds often need to navigate unique factors before they can recognise elder abuse and reach out for help. These articles are a great place to start.
The unique challenges of elder abuse in multicultural Australia
While elder abuse is a complex problem across Australia, older people in culturally and linguistically diverse communities may face particular issues.
Older people, cultural diversity and financial elder abuse
Culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds may have unique factors that leave older Australians vulnerable to financial abuse.
Spiritual elder abuse in culturally diverse communities
Connection to any spiritual and religious beliefs that you hold is a valuable and positive part of life when you’re older, and you should be free to practice them.
Popular articles
Discover some of our most popular articles about elder abuse that cover common questions and provide practical guidance.
Why is elder abuse so hard to detect?
Elder abuse in Australia is a serious and growing social issue. Part of the challenge is that it can be very hard to spot. We explore why.
Intergenerational households
Many intergenerational households come about as a cultural norm or a way of providing care for ageing parents or grandchildren.
Lending money to family
How can you look after your needs when lending money to family members?
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