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Legal & financial

Out of the shadows, part two: Difficulties in identifying elder abuse

While some forms of elder abuse are easier to identify, it can often be difficult to ascertain when abuse has occurred.

10/06/2026
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Legal & financial

Out of the shadows, part one: Lawyers on the front line against elder abuse

10/06/2026
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Understanding elder abuse

Research to tackle abuse of older Australian migrants

12/01/2026
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Rural & remote services

New research into elder abuse in rural, remote communities begins

18/12/2025

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Stand Up, Speak Out - 2026 Australian Elder Abuse Conference
Preventing elder abuse

2026 Australian Elder Abuse Conference Stand Up, Speak Out

he 2026 Australian Elder Abuse Conference Stand Up, Speak Out. Join us on the Gold Coast from 27-29 July 2026.

27/7/26 – 29/7/26
RACV Royal Pines Resort, Gold Coast, QLD
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Preventing elder abuse

Train the Trainer – Elder Abuse Awareness & Prevention

28/10/26
Online training
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Preventing elder abuse

UARC Law, Policy and Research Exchange Forum on Elder Abuse and the Mistreatment of Older People

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What is Elder Abuse? Fact Sheet

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