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Recognise the signs of elder abuse
Find out more about the key risk factors and warning signs that are connected to the abuse of older people.
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Understanding elder abuse starts by defining what it is.
The abuse of older people is complex and confronting. It can be financial, psychological, physical, sexual, or neglect.
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Learn more about the risk factors for elder abuse
Abuse doesn’t discriminate. People of all ages, ethnicity, environment and gender may be vulnerable or at risk.
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Discover the steps you can take to help prevent elder abuse
If you’re concerned about an older person’s vulnerability to abuse, here are some key steps you can take to reduce and minimise their exposure to risk.
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Experiencing elder abuse or suspect elder abuse?
There are people and supports you can turn to, things you can do and resources you can access. Help starts here.
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Find a service provider
Click here to find over 300 organisations dedicated to tackling elder abuse. Use the filters to find one that suits you and your needs.
News
Get the latest news on understanding and responding to elder abuse.
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Events
Check out upcoming events about tackling elder abuse.
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Resources
A wide variety of resources on understanding and responding to elder abuse.
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Forms of elder abuse and who to call for help
A useful article from The Senior online magazine explains what to look out for, and interviews Professor Bianca Brijnat...
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Coercive control and the covert abuse of older people
This webpage contains a lots of information about how to recognise coercive control when it's happening to older people...
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Preventing and Responding to Elder Abuse
This resource hub from the Combined Pensioners and Superannuants Association (CPSA) outlines types of elder abuse, how ...
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Elder Abuse. What can you do to help?
Thousands of older Australians experience elder abuse every year, sometimes from those closest to them.
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US without Abuse video
Watch this 45second TV commercial, part of the Us without Abuse anti-violence campaign, from regional WA.
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Updated eLearning: Abuse of the older person
Are you a health professional or aged care worker? You can access free online training from OPAN to learn more about ab...
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