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Older Women's Network NSW
Ageism

‘A crisis of the failure to plan’: the reality of ageing in Australia

The systemic failure to ensure older Australians have housing, healthcare and secure futures is a form of elder abuse, says the CEO of Older Women’s Network NSW

26/10/2026
Blueprint on respect - celebrate ageing
Ageism

Embolden2026 seeks a blueprint for respect

25/10/2026
Elder abuse perpetration research report by the Australian Institute of Criminology
Research

New report puts the spotlight on who commits elder abuse

23/10/2026
Image of an older man in distress.
Research

More complaints being made to ACT Human Rights Commission as people report vilification, racism, elder abuse

21/10/2026

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Lunch & Lean and Attwood Marshall Lawyers
Powers of attorney

When Family Help Becomes Financial Exploitation: Recognising the warning signs of financial abuse under an Enduring Power of Attorney

Financial exploitation within families isn't always obvious. It may begin with seemingly harmless gifts, loans or reimbursements, blurred financial boundaries or a family member gradually taking greater control over an older person's financial decisions.

12/11/26
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The abuse and mistreatment of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, intersex, queer and/or asexual (LGBTIQA+) older people
Research

The abuse and mistreatment of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, intersex, queer and/or asexual (LGBTIQA+) older people

Australian Institute of Family Studies
Elder Abuse Statistics in Queensland, Year in Review 2023-24
Understanding elder abuse

Elder abuse statistics QLD - 2023/24

report
Queensland Government
Free elder abuse awareness training program from ECCV
Understanding elder abuse

Free elder abuse awareness training program

training
Ethnic Communities’ Council of Victoria (ECCV)
The abuse and mistreatment of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, intersex, queer and/or asexual (LGBTIQA+) older people Research snapshot
Research

The abuse and mistreatment of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, intersex, queer and/or asexual (LGBTIQA+) older people Research snapshot

report
Elder abuse in regional, rural and remote Australian communities
Preventing elder abuse

Elder abuse in regional, rural and remote Australian communities

report
Monash University
Research into the mistreatment of older Aboriginal Australians
Research

Research into the mistreatment of older Aboriginal people

report
WA Government

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