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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.

14 results found.

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Physical abuse

Elderly 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
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Physical abuse

Alice Springs residents call for more security at housing commission units

14/12/2025
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Physical abuse

Woman arrested following suspicious death of elderly woman

06/12/2025
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Physical abuse

Rise in violent crimes targeting older Australians

05/12/2025
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Physical abuse

Physical assault most common elder abuse offence

26/06/2025
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Physical abuse

Resident-to-resident aggression - how we can improve safety

18/06/2025
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Physical abuse

Aged care residents continue to suffer misuse of restrictive practices

17/03/2025
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Physical abuse

Man jailed after using elderly woman as human shield

05/03/2025
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Physical abuse

'All you need is a pulse and briefcase'

15/12/2024
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Physical abuse

Older women and a life stages approach to end violence

27/10/2024
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Physical abuse

"Little, if any, justice” for murdered Indigenous women: senate inquiry

17/08/2024
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Physical abuse

Nurse reprimanded for aggression towards elderly patients

19/07/2024
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Physical abuse

Coroner urges mandatory GP family violence training

24/05/2024
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Physical abuse

Aged care assaults increase in NSW

22/04/2024

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