Featured Topics
Compass has articles from experts on a variety of topics from ageism, financial abuse, future planning to powers of attorney and more.
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Aged Care
You might be planning for the future or caring for an older person. There’s a lot to think about and it can be difficult to find the right support.
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Ageism
Ageism affects us negatively in many ways - at work, managing our health and in everyday life. Ending ageism is the key to ending elder abuse.
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Coercive Control
Inconsistent and emotionally focused, coercive control can be hard to spot. We all need to become more aware of how it works.
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Diversity
Older people from multicultural, LGBTQIA+ and First Nations may need to navigate unique factors in recognising, preventing and responding to abuse.
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Elder abuse. What's it all about?
Learn how to recognise the abuse of older people and how you can prevent and respond to it in all its forms.
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Family Agreements
Living with your adult child, co-purchasing property, building a granny flat, or loaning money. Learn more about creating a family agreement.
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Family Relationships
Discover a range of topics to support you and your family, including creating family agreements, setting boundaries and resolving arguments.
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Financial Abuse
Discover more about financial abuse, how it happens and what you can do to prevent and respond to this type of abuse.
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Future Planning
Find practical information on a range of future planning topics, from Advance Care Directives to Powers of Attorney.
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Grandparent Alienation
Find out what Grandparent Alienation is about, why it happens and what you can do if you are in this situation.
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Guardianships
Find out how guardianships work for older Australians and who can be involved.
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Health & Wellbeing
Find practical information on a range of health and wellbeing topics specifically for older Australians.
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Housing & Accommodation
Information about housing and accommodation issues facing older people.
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Isolation
Information, news and support that can help reduce isolation and improve being connected to others in a meaningful way.
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Powers of Attorney
Everything you need to know about enduring powers of attorney in your state and territory.
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Sexual Abuse of Older Women
Understand, prevent and respond to the sexual abuse of older women.
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World Elder Abuse Awareness Day
Articles, events, news and more about World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD).