Dr Catriona Stevens
Dr Catriona Stevens is a Vice Chancellor’s Research Fellow in the Social Ageing (SAGE) Futures Lab at Edith Cowan University. Cat is an early career sociologist and anthropologist with expertise in migration, ageing, care workforce, transnational caregiving, and the abuse of older people (elder abuse). The ECU SAGE team lead research in social care across the life-course, contributing social science perspectives and methodologies to the creative and caring professions. Prior to joining ECU, Cat was Manager of Research Engagement with the Social Care and Ageing (SAGE) Living Lab at UWA. She has significant experience in applied social research through collaborations, evaluations, and consultancies with government and NFP sector partners. She has previously held Associate Lecturer teaching positions at Murdoch University and at UWA and is an Alumnus of the Forrest Research Foundation, having been awarded a Forrest Prospect Fellowship in 2021-23.
Abuse of older LGBTI people: the unique challenges
Older LGBTI people often face particular difficulties with accessing opportunities, essential services and protection against elder abuse. Change starts with acknowledging their unique needs and experiences.