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Sexual Abuse of Older Women
Find information and a webinar about understanding, preventing and responding to the sexual abuse of older women.
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An Uncomfortable Truth: The sexual assault of older women by Dr Catherine Barrett
The fact that older women are sexually assaulted is an uncomfortable truth; no one wants to believe this happens.
Sexual Abuse Resources
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Charter of Sexual Rights and Responsibilities in Residential Aged Care
Definition of Sexual Assault and an outline of rights and responsibilities for Aged Care service providers and carers.
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Sexual Assault: it’s not your fault
This fact sheet contains information about sexual assault of older people and includes useful contacts and resources.
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Sexual abuse of older women webinar
A Compass webinar that discusses this often misunderstood and under-reported form of elder abuse
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#WalkingWithHer - Solidarity with Older Women Who Were Sexually Assaulted
The #WalkWithHer Campaign was launched to show solidarity with older women who are sexually assaulted.
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This free number will redirect you to an existing phone service near you. This is not a 24-hour line. Call operating times will vary. A collaboration between the Australian, state and territory governments.