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World Elder Abuse Awareness Day

Articles, events, news and more about World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD).

Last updated: 11 December 2025

WEAAD Articles

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Keys on a table
Dementia

You are not alone

We hope you appreciate this thought provoking article by Australian journalist Philippa McDonald.

Still here, still queer sign
Aged care

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 Equality at Every Age, part of our recognition of World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, which is on 15 June.

Gardening equipment
World elder abuse awareness day

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 third piece in our series on Equality at Every Age, part of our recognition of World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, which is on 15 June.

Older womans hearing aid
World elder abuse awareness day

Challenging assumptions makes a lot of sense

Andrew James recounts a story of his Nan and her right to hear.

Elizabeth McEntyre and her children at the beach
World elder abuse awareness day

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 Events

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Greater Shepparton City Council
World elder abuse awareness day

Free sessions to tackle elder abuse in Greater Shepparton

Greater Shepparton residents are invited to attend a series of free community sessions this June to better understand and prevent elder abuse, as part of World Elder Abuse Awareness Day.

5/6/26 – 22/6/26
Various locations
05
Jun
–
22
Jun
Knox logo
World elder abuse awareness day

Hear insights from elder advocates in the Knox area

23/6/26
Knox Community Arts Centre, 790 Mountain Highway, Bayswater
23
Jun
ARAS's 19th Annual World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD) Online Forum
World elder abuse awareness day

ARAS's 19th Annual World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD) Online Forum

23/6/26
Online
23
Jun
Burwood Council logo
World elder abuse awareness day

Burwood World Elder Abuse Awareness Day

27/6/26
Canadian Exiles Room, Building A, Level 1, Concord Oval, Concord.
27
Jun

World Elder Abuse Awareness Day News

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Photo of a tree with a large purple bow tied to its trunk
World elder abuse awareness day

Purple bows decorate Macedon Ranges

Purple bows are popping up over the Macedon Ranges for World Elder Abuse Awareness Day.

06/06/2025
Photo of a woman smiling at her knitting
World elder abuse awareness day

Coastal Knitwits get behind elder abuse awareness

06/06/2025
Photo of a man sitting in a aqua toned lounge area
World elder abuse awareness day

Regional WA events to raise awareness of elder abuse

06/06/2025
Photo of three friends laughing in a park
World elder abuse awareness day

The Territory turns purple for World Elder Abuse Awareness Day

22/05/2025
Photo of a woman in a blue cardigan embracing another woman on a park bench
World elder abuse awareness day

Paint SA purple for World Elder Abuse Awareness Day!

22/05/2025
Photo of woman on a moody black background
World elder abuse awareness day

A chance to share your story

14/05/2025
Photo of man with white hair and pale shirt resting his chin on his hand
World elder abuse awareness day

Beyond Age online exhibition

14/05/2025
Photo of two men chatting outdoors
World elder abuse awareness day

Changing the conversation about ageing

14/05/2025
Photo of man in a tan chair resting his head on his hand
World elder abuse awareness day

Boost for regional initiatives to raise awareness of elder abuse

21/02/2025
Photo of smiling couple
World elder abuse awareness day

“Throwing our arms around older Tasmanians” says energy provider

19/06/2024

World Elder Abuse Awareness Day Resources

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World elder abuse awareness day

World Elder Abuse Day information hub

website
Senior Rights Victoria
Golden Years special elder abuse awareness edition 2025
World elder abuse awareness day

Golden Years special elder abuse awareness edition 2025

brochure
Ethnic Communities Council of Victoria
World Elder Abuse Day Rally Tasmania: TV news report
World elder abuse awareness day

World Elder Abuse Day Rally Tasmania: TV news report

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WIN TV News Tasmania
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World elder abuse awareness day

Stand Together to end elder homelessness on 15 June

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World Elder Abuse Awareness Day
Woman moderating webinar
Preventing elder abuse

World Elder Abuse Awareness Day Webinar

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Seniors Rights Service
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World elder abuse awareness day

World Elder Abuse Awareness Day: Together we are better, always!

webinar
Aged Care Guide
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World elder abuse awareness day

World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, Addressing Elder Abuse

article
United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs
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World elder abuse awareness day

World Elder Abuse Awareness Day 15 June

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COTA for Senior Territorians
WEAAD Toolkit
World elder abuse awareness day

WEAAD Toolkit

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COTA
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World elder abuse awareness day

WEAAD Resources

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Seniors Rights Victoria
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