Featured Topics
Compass has articles from experts on a variety of topics from ageism, financial abuse, future planning to powers of attorney and more.
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Aged Care
You might be planning for the future or caring for an older person. There’s a lot to think about and it can be difficult to find the right support.
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Ageism
Ageism affects us negatively in many ways - at work, managing our health and in everyday life. Ending ageism is the key to ending elder abuse.
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Coercive Control
Inconsistent and emotionally focused, coercive control can be hard to spot. We all need to become more aware of how it works.
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Diversity
Older people from multicultural, LGBTQIA+ and First Nations may need to navigate unique factors in recognising, preventing and responding to abuse.
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Elder abuse
Learn how to recognise the abuse of older people and how you can prevent and respond to it in all its forms.
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Family Agreements
Living with your adult child, co-purchasing property, building a granny flat, or loaning money. Learn more about creating a family agreement.
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Family Relationships
Discover a range of topics to support you and your family, including creating family agreements, setting boundaries and resolving arguments.
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Financial Abuse
Discover more about financial abuse, how it happens and what you can do to prevent and respond to this type of abuse.
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Future Planning
Find practical information on a range of future planning topics, from Advance Care Directives to Powers of Attorney.
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Grandparent Alienation
Find out what Grandparent Alienation is about, why it happens and what you can do if you are in this situation.
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Guardianships
Find out how guardianships work for older Australians and who can be involved.
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Health & Wellbeing
Find practical information on a range of health and wellbeing topics specifically for older Australians.
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Housing & Accommodation
Information about housing and accommodation issues facing older people.
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Isolation
Information, news and support that can help reduce isolation and improve being connected to others in a meaningful way.
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Enduring powers of attorney in Australia
An enduring power of attorney lets you choose someone you trust to make decisions for you if you can’t, and this guide explains how it works in your state or territory.
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Sexual Abuse of Older Women
Understand, prevent and respond to the sexual abuse of older women.
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World Elder Abuse Awareness Day
Articles, events, news and more about World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD).