Home / Latest NewsFind the latest news on a range of topics connected with understanding, preventing, and responding to elder abuse in our community.14 results found.Physical abuseElderly woman allegedly assaulted in 'unprovoked and isolated' incident An 84-year-old woman has suffered serious injuries in an alleged "unprovoked" assault in Adelaide's southern suburbs, police say.14/12/2025Physical abuseAlice Springs residents call for more security at housing commission units14/12/2025Physical abuseWoman arrested following suspicious death of elderly woman06/12/2025Physical abuseRise in violent crimes targeting older Australians05/12/2025Physical abusePhysical assault most common elder abuse offence26/06/2025Physical abuse Resident-to-resident aggression - how we can improve safety18/06/2025Physical abuseAged care residents continue to suffer misuse of restrictive practices17/03/2025Physical abuseMan jailed after using elderly woman as human shield05/03/2025Physical abuse'All you need is a pulse and briefcase'15/12/2024Physical abuseOlder women and a life stages approach to end violence27/10/2024Physical abuse"Little, if any, justice” for murdered Indigenous women: senate inquiry17/08/2024Physical abuseNurse reprimanded for aggression towards elderly patients19/07/2024Physical abuseCoroner urges mandatory GP family violence training24/05/2024Physical abuseAged care assaults increase in NSW22/04/2024
Physical abuseElderly woman allegedly assaulted in 'unprovoked and isolated' incident An 84-year-old woman has suffered serious injuries in an alleged "unprovoked" assault in Adelaide's southern suburbs, police say.14/12/2025