Recently, there’s been renewed attention on delays to Australia’s next National Plan to End the Abuse and Mistreatment of Older People.
This matters because 1 in 6 older Australians experience abuse, often from someone they know or trust. With Australia’s population ageing, the need for action is only growing.
A strong, fully funded national plan can help prevent abuse and strengthen support services.
The time for action is now. Because 1 in 6 older Australians experiencing abuse is one too many.