1800 ELDERHelp (1800 353 374)
No More Humbug: Reducing Aboriginal Financial Elder Abuse in the Kimberley
“No More Humbug”, the Kimberley Community Legal Services report on reducing Aboriginal financial elder abuse in the Kimberly is being presented this Thursday 10 December at 3pm. Join this online event.
10 Dec 2020
Online
ACT
NSW
NT
QLD
SA
TAS
VIC
WA
National
News
Compass Holiday Guide 2020
The Compass Holiday Guide 2020 is designed for older people, their family, friends and carers. The guide contains information, tips and resources to help support you during the holiday season, whilst providing information on staying connected and reducing social isolation.
01 Dec 2020
National
ACT
NSW
NT
QLD
SA
TAS
VIC
WA
National
News
The outlook for older women in Australia is dire – but no one seems to care
"Prior to Covid, women over 55 were already the fastest growing group among the homeless. Research released in August estimates that 400,000 women over the age of 45 currently face this fate". This article discusses how homelessness is increasingly becoming a reality for older women.
23 Nov 2020
National
ACT
NSW
NT
QLD
SA
TAS
VIC
WA
National
News
Ageism, Elder Abuse and The Care of Older Australians
This survey explored people's views on ageing and age discrimination, age-based Covid-19 restrictions, their understanding of the abuse of older people, and their experiences as carers for older people.
13 Aug 2020
National
ACT
NSW
NT
QLD
SA
TAS
VIC
WA
National
News
No Use-By Date: Older People, LGBTI+ and Sexuality
These right videos were developed to educated health and aged care providers about older people's sexuality.
07 Aug 2020
National
ACT
NSW
NT
QLD
SA
TAS
VIC
WA
National
News
YouTube Nanna: Older Australian's Most Isolated During COVID-19
"When Lyn Farrington began sending videos of herself reading books for her two grandchildren during the pandemic, she had an idea: why not bring the joy to other little children?"
30 Jul 2020
National
ACT
NSW
NT
QLD
SA
TAS
VIC
WA
National
News
Financial Independence Hub
The Financial Independence Hub provides a range of services and support programs specifically developed to help anyone who has experienced financial abuse to build their financial independence.
28 Jul 2020
National
ACT
NSW
NT
QLD
SA
TAS
VIC
WA
National
News
Early Signs Your Elderly Loved One Could Be A Victim of Abuse
"It's not easy thing to imagine: your elderly parent or grandparent being abused."
27 Jul 2020
National
ACT
NSW
NT
QLD
SA
TAS
VIC
WA
National
News
Rising Concerns About Elder Abuse During Pandemic
According to the Human Rights Commission financial abuse is hitting older Australians particularly hard during the pandemic, with reports of a sharp rise in cases.
22 Jul 2020
National
ACT
NSW
NT
QLD
SA
TAS
VIC
WA
National
News
Urgent Call to Harmonise Powers of Attorney
Australia's Age Discrimination Commissioner, the Hon Dr Kay Patersons AO, has called on the federal, state and territory Attorney's-General to act urgently to implement the Australian Law Reform Commission's recommendations on powers of attorney at the COAG meeting on July 27.
22 Jul 2020
National
ACT
NSW
NT
QLD
SA
TAS
VIC
WA
National