World Elder Abuse Awareness Day
Find articles, events, news and more in recognition of World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD).
WEAAD Articles
You are not alone
We hope you appreciate this thought provoking article by Australian journalist Philippa McDonald.
Diversity in aged care into the future?
David Menadue offers a unique insight into the queer experience in aged care. This is the second piece in our series on...
Reasons to be cheerful part 4
Sandra Yates takes us on a journey of reflection as she lists the reasons she has been cheerful lately. This is the thi...
Challenging assumptions makes a lot of sense
Andrew James recounts a story of his Nan and her right to hear.
Equality at every age: what it looks like for First Nations Peoples
Dr Elizabeth McEntyre shares a story of hope and perseverance in the face of inequality.
World Elder Abuse Awareness Day News
World Elder Abuse Awareness Day Resources
Raise a Cuppa for Seniors on this day!
Resources and downloads to help you celebrate World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, held every year on June 15.
Legal help for the elderly by Legal Aid NSW; Part two - SBS Assyrian
Listen to these 2 part podcasts and find out how Legal Aid NSW Elder Abuse Unit can help and provide legal support for ...
Free resources for World Elder Abuse Awareness Day
Help spread the word with a selection downloadables — posters, banners, and more — from the Elder Abuse Awareness Day w...
Elder Abuse Happens. Know the Signs - Make It Stop.
This article outlines Ipswich Police's campaign 'Elder Abuse Happens. Know the Signs - Make It Stop.' It highlights th...
Elder Abuse: Everyone's Business
World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD) is commemorated each year on 15 June to highlight one of the worst manifestatio...
Safeguard Older Persons During COVID-19 and Beyond
World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD) represents the one day in a year when the world voices its opposition to the ab...
WEAAD Resources
To help organisations plan World Elder Abuse Awareness Day events, Senior Rights Victoria have produced a toolkit, merc...
World Elder Abuse Awareness Day: Together we are better, always!
Aged Rights Advocacy Service (ARAS) in South Australia will host their annual World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD) C...
World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, Addressing Elder Abuse
“I call upon Governments and all concerned actors to design and carry out more effective prevention strategies and stro...
World Elder Abuse Awareness Day Online Forum 2021
ARAS is proud to present its 2nd online forum in its 16th year of observing World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD). AR...
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