Home / Latest NewsFind the latest news on a range of topics connected with understanding, preventing, and responding to elder abuse in our community.1446 results found. You are viewing page 1 of 49.Woman arrested following suspicious death of elderly womanA woman's been arrested over the suspicious death of a grandmother in a home near Marsden Park.06/12/2025Dud superannuation options could cost retirees up to $205,000, Super Consumers warnsAdvocacy group says a retiree starting with $250,000 could earn about $57,000 to $205,000 less in investment returns.06/12/2025Older Australians least likely to spot fake AI onlineKeeping up with the news has helped some seniors to spot the fake AI videos on their social media feed.06/12/2025Bringing people together, one meal at a time.The Plate with a Mate campaign encourages all Tasmanians to connect with mates.06/12/2025From shed to kitchen – Stir the Pot cookbook a lifesaving recipe for menThere is a new cookbook in town and a lot more as well. The Tasmanian Men’s Shed Association is launching its latest...06/12/2025'I feel discriminated against': Pensioner's battle in a digital worldPeople who are "just surviving" on the age pension are finding it tough to communicate with companies that require em...06/12/2025Calls for commissioner for older people to better protect TasmaniansThe Law Reform Institute has recommended Tasmania consider creating a commissioner for older people to address elder ...06/12/2025Law Institute urges action on elder abuse in TasmaniaA new research paper recommends several changes to the legal framework around the abuse of older Tasmanians.06/12/2025Offenders 'targeting' elderly residents at home in Alice Springs assaultsThree men aged over 70 have been assaulted in their Alice Springs homes in the space of 10 days.06/12/2025 Hospitals buckle as thousands of seniors await aged care placementAcross Australia, thousands of older people are living in hospital beds they no longer need. 06/12/2025The power of every day connections to beat loneliness and isolationNew research finds call centres can detect and help loneliness in older Australians. 06/12/2025Get to know your new My Aged Care websiteA new My Aged Care website launched on 1 November 2025 to support the start of the new Aged Care Act.06/12/2025Concerns raised about welfare of Indigenous Elders in Boorloo In an exclusive story from the National Indigenous Times, concerns have been raised about two Indigenous Elders in a ...06/12/2025Challenging stereotypes and changing the narrative on ageingListen to Hamish Macdonald chat to COTA's Gohar Yazdabadi about The Little Book of Good Things.06/12/2025Stories of dementia resilience wanted for ‘Unforgettable Voices’ 2nd editionFollowing the success of the book “Unforgettable Voices”, a second edition is planned.06/12/2025More than 80% of strokes can be preventedManaging your stroke risk and living a healthy lifestyle can help prevent you from having a stroke.06/12/2025Have your say on women’s economic security: surveyFair Agenda is heading to Canberra to raise the issues our community cares about most and they want your guidance. 05/12/2025Housing crisis hits older Australians hardAustralia's ageing population is colliding with a housing system under strain.05/12/2025Rise in violent crimes targeting older AustraliansAcross Australia, older people are increasingly at risk of violence. 05/12/2025Are you living in Melbourne and need aged care support?Contact the Connections Program Lead for information about aged care and support at home.05/12/2025Join the Older Tasmanians Ministerial Advisory CouncilIf you want to help create a more age-friendly Tasmania, now’s your chance to get involved. Applications close 27 Jan...05/12/2025Have your say: Digital Frailty surveyJoin a survey about frailty and healthy ageing education. 05/12/2025White hair syndrome – when you’re the last customer servedA new research report reveals experiences of ageist treatment in shops, cafes, and bars. 03/12/2025Law Council welcomes progress to tackle elder abuse and access to justice The Law Council of Australia welcomes progress made on issues including gender-based violence and elder abuse reforms.03/12/2025Timely home repairs needed for good health in remote Aboriginal communitiesFor people living in metro areas, a broken hot water system or washing machine is a nuisance. 03/12/2025More dementia support needed in rural and remote communitiesRural health workers say there is still confusion about what dementia is, and what support exists.03/12/2025Know your ABCs in an emergencyAs summer approaches, it’s worth taking a moment to think about how you’ll stay informed if an emergency happens – li...03/12/2025Help researchers improve infection controlResearchers need your voice to improve infection control in residential aged care homes. 03/12/2025For the love of shedding! Podcast brings connection and community across Australia.The Shed Wireless podcast is produced by the Australian Men’s Shed Association and hosted by John Paul Young.03/12/2025Lonely? Here’s how to connect with old friends – and make new onesLoneliness is quietly emerging as one of the most significant health issues in Australia, and it can affect people of...16/11/2025 Back 123 … 49 Next
Woman arrested following suspicious death of elderly womanA woman's been arrested over the suspicious death of a grandmother in a home near Marsden Park.06/12/2025
Dud superannuation options could cost retirees up to $205,000, Super Consumers warnsAdvocacy group says a retiree starting with $250,000 could earn about $57,000 to $205,000 less in investment returns.06/12/2025
Older Australians least likely to spot fake AI onlineKeeping up with the news has helped some seniors to spot the fake AI videos on their social media feed.06/12/2025
Bringing people together, one meal at a time.The Plate with a Mate campaign encourages all Tasmanians to connect with mates.06/12/2025
From shed to kitchen – Stir the Pot cookbook a lifesaving recipe for menThere is a new cookbook in town and a lot more as well. The Tasmanian Men’s Shed Association is launching its latest...06/12/2025
'I feel discriminated against': Pensioner's battle in a digital worldPeople who are "just surviving" on the age pension are finding it tough to communicate with companies that require em...06/12/2025
Calls for commissioner for older people to better protect TasmaniansThe Law Reform Institute has recommended Tasmania consider creating a commissioner for older people to address elder ...06/12/2025
Law Institute urges action on elder abuse in TasmaniaA new research paper recommends several changes to the legal framework around the abuse of older Tasmanians.06/12/2025
Offenders 'targeting' elderly residents at home in Alice Springs assaultsThree men aged over 70 have been assaulted in their Alice Springs homes in the space of 10 days.06/12/2025
Hospitals buckle as thousands of seniors await aged care placementAcross Australia, thousands of older people are living in hospital beds they no longer need. 06/12/2025
The power of every day connections to beat loneliness and isolationNew research finds call centres can detect and help loneliness in older Australians. 06/12/2025
Get to know your new My Aged Care websiteA new My Aged Care website launched on 1 November 2025 to support the start of the new Aged Care Act.06/12/2025
Concerns raised about welfare of Indigenous Elders in Boorloo In an exclusive story from the National Indigenous Times, concerns have been raised about two Indigenous Elders in a ...06/12/2025
Challenging stereotypes and changing the narrative on ageingListen to Hamish Macdonald chat to COTA's Gohar Yazdabadi about The Little Book of Good Things.06/12/2025
Stories of dementia resilience wanted for ‘Unforgettable Voices’ 2nd editionFollowing the success of the book “Unforgettable Voices”, a second edition is planned.06/12/2025
More than 80% of strokes can be preventedManaging your stroke risk and living a healthy lifestyle can help prevent you from having a stroke.06/12/2025
Have your say on women’s economic security: surveyFair Agenda is heading to Canberra to raise the issues our community cares about most and they want your guidance. 05/12/2025
Housing crisis hits older Australians hardAustralia's ageing population is colliding with a housing system under strain.05/12/2025
Rise in violent crimes targeting older AustraliansAcross Australia, older people are increasingly at risk of violence. 05/12/2025
Are you living in Melbourne and need aged care support?Contact the Connections Program Lead for information about aged care and support at home.05/12/2025
Join the Older Tasmanians Ministerial Advisory CouncilIf you want to help create a more age-friendly Tasmania, now’s your chance to get involved. Applications close 27 Jan...05/12/2025
Have your say: Digital Frailty surveyJoin a survey about frailty and healthy ageing education. 05/12/2025
White hair syndrome – when you’re the last customer servedA new research report reveals experiences of ageist treatment in shops, cafes, and bars. 03/12/2025
Law Council welcomes progress to tackle elder abuse and access to justice The Law Council of Australia welcomes progress made on issues including gender-based violence and elder abuse reforms.03/12/2025
Timely home repairs needed for good health in remote Aboriginal communitiesFor people living in metro areas, a broken hot water system or washing machine is a nuisance. 03/12/2025
More dementia support needed in rural and remote communitiesRural health workers say there is still confusion about what dementia is, and what support exists.03/12/2025
Know your ABCs in an emergencyAs summer approaches, it’s worth taking a moment to think about how you’ll stay informed if an emergency happens – li...03/12/2025
Help researchers improve infection controlResearchers need your voice to improve infection control in residential aged care homes. 03/12/2025
For the love of shedding! Podcast brings connection and community across Australia.The Shed Wireless podcast is produced by the Australian Men’s Shed Association and hosted by John Paul Young.03/12/2025
Lonely? Here’s how to connect with old friends – and make new onesLoneliness is quietly emerging as one of the most significant health issues in Australia, and it can affect people of...16/11/2025
