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Financial Abuse
Discover more about how financial abuse happens and what you can do to prevent and respond to this type of abuse of older people.
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Financial elder abuse
Financial elder abuse is theft or misuse of an older person’s money, assets or property.
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10 common forms of elder financial abuse
Here are 10 of the most common types of financial abuse from Safe & Savvy - A guide to help older people avoid abuse, s...
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Creating your financial support team
Financial matters can be easier to manage if you have a ‘support team’ of trusted people you can draw on.
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Safeguarding against scams, frauds and identity theft
Find out how scams and frauds can happen and how to avoid becoming a victim. There is also helpful information about wh...
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Warning signs of financial elder abuse
One of the best protections against financial elder abuse is awareness and knowledge. Learn what to watch out for and h...
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Financial elder abuse and the importance of enduring documents by The Hon Dr Kay Patterson AO
During my term as Australia’s Age Discrimination Commissioner, I have chosen to focus on three priority areas—age discr...
Financial Abuse Resources
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Avoid being a victim of cybercrime – new videos
In collaboration with National Seniors, the AFP have created new 90-second videos that explain how to stay ahead of cyb...
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Women’s Financial Toolkit - It’s Your Future
Despite the varied and critical roles that women and girls play in our communities, they continue to experience inequal...
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No More Humbug: Reducing Aboriginal Financial Elder Abuse in the Kimberley
This groundbreaking research and toolkit was developed by Kimberley Jiyigas, commissioned by Kimberley Community Legal ...
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Elder Abuse and People From An Aboriginal Background
Anecdotal evidence suggests abuse of older Aboriginal people is on the increase. Risk factors such as the rising preval...
Financial Abuse Real Stories

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