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Psychological abuse

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Coercive control

Elder abuse not always physical

The WA Government has just launched the ‘Coercion Hurts’ campaign to raise awareness about coercive control.

12/10/2024
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Financial abuse

Developing an understanding of coercive control and its impacts

Australians are invited to provide their views on draft National Principles to Address Coercive Control, which are now available for public consultation.

19/09/2022
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Psychological abuse

How do we stop coercive control and elder abuse?

10/02/2022
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Financial abuse

Queensland elder abuse helpline records almost 32pc increase in reports

02/02/2022
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Psychological abuse

Legal Aid WA data shows more people seeking help over elder abuse in Perth’s eastern suburbs

08/10/2021

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RVRA Research - Ageing without Fear
Psychological abuse

RVRA Research - Ageing Without Fear

In 2023, the Retirement Village Residents Association (RVRA) developed and distributed a survey on psychological abuse ...

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report
Retirement Village Residents Association
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Physical abuse

Scenarios involving Physical and/or Chemical Restraint

This guide will help service providers understand their obligations and responsibilities around restrictive practices.

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factsheet
Aged Care Quality & Safety Commission
Elder Abuse in Australia: Pshychological Abuse. Snapshot report.
Psychological abuse

Elder Abuse in Australia: Psychological Abuse. Snapshot report.

This snapshot provides the key findings of the Survey of Older People (2020) in relation to Psychological abuse of Olde...

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report
Australian Institute of Family Studies
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Ageism

Compass Ageism Campaign #6 Physical and Mental Abuse

Compass has produced a series of seven short videos on the topic of ageism and how it affects all Australians.

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COMPASS
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A Guide for Family Carers: Dealing with Behaviours in People with Dementia

This guide is for family carers providing care for a person with dementia. It includes practical information about how ...

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Dementia Support Australia
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