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Find the latest news on a range of topics connected with understanding, preventing, and responding to elder abuse in our community.

16 results found.

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Purple bows decorate Macedon Ranges

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

06/06/2025
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Coastal Knitwits get behind elder abuse awareness

06/06/2025
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Regional WA events to raise awareness of elder abuse

06/06/2025
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The Territory turns purple for World Elder Abuse Awareness Day

22/05/2025
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Paint SA purple for World Elder Abuse Awareness Day!

22/05/2025
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A chance to share your story

14/05/2025
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Beyond Age online exhibition

14/05/2025
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Changing the conversation about ageing

14/05/2025
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Boost for regional initiatives to raise awareness of elder abuse

21/02/2025
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“Throwing our arms around older Tasmanians” says energy provider

19/06/2024
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Turning trees and town purple

12/06/2024
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Elder abuse “an epidemic” says Blue Mountains Mayor

12/06/2024
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Textile artworks join fight against elder abuse

03/06/2024
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Regional grants put elder abuse in the spotlight

24/05/2024
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May and June - full of great regional events for seniors

19/05/2024
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Get your World Elder Abuse Awareness Day resources now

16/05/2024

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