ARAS's 19th Annual World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD) Online Forum

ARAS's 19th Annual World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD) Online Forum

This year's forum theme, "Empower, Prevent, Protect: A Rights-Based Approach to Elder Abuse", highlights the importance of upholding the rights, dignity and autonomy of older people while strengthening prevention and response efforts across our communities.

Last updated: 7 May 2026
  • 23 JunTuesday 23 June 2026
    10:00 am – 12:30 pm (Australia/Sydney)
  • Online
  • Free
  • Register here

The program will include an introduction to ARAS by Anne Burgess AM, Chairperson of ARAS, followed by presentations from respected leaders, including Natalie Siegel-Brown, Inspector-General of Aged Care, and Robert Fitzgerald AM, Age Discrimination Commissioner.

We look forward to convening respected speakers and leaders to advance this important global conversation, showcasing their work and contributions to strengthening a rights-based approach in safeguarding older people from abuse.

  • Be part of a nationally recognised forum — our last online event welcomed over 800 registrants.

  • Hear from leading experts in aged care, health, community services, and research.

  • Join a diverse audience from across Australia and beyond.

As the SA member of the Commonwealth-funded Older Persons Advocacy Network (OPAN), ARAS is committed to empowering older South Australians to uphold their aged care and human rights. Let's come together to champion the rights of older people and build a safer, more respectful aged care system.

See it. Stop it. Prevent it. There’s no excuse for abuse.

We look forward to having you join us for this important conversation!