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Touchstone Lifecare Pty Ltd

An easy-to-use digital platform where you take control of your own forward planning to create and store important doc...

national
Service Providers
Updated  4/4/24

On Point video interview - What did government agencies tell you about the benefits of an Enduring Power of Attorney? With Dr Medha Gunawardana from AMC Services

Find out more about Enduring Powers of Attorney in this interview with Dr Medha Gunawardana, from Australian Multicul...

national
Resource - Video
Updated  9/2/25
COMPASS

NSW Civil and Administrative Tribunal (NCAT)

The NSW Civil and Administrative Tribunal (NCAT) decides a range of civil and administrative cases in New South Wales.

nsw
Service Providers
Updated  20/1/22

Elder Abuse Response Flowchart for Service Providers

If you need help tackling elder abuse, start here.

vic
Resource - Infographic
Updated  25/2/24
Merri Health

BEFRIENding for Depression, Anxiety and Social support in residential aged care

The goal of this research is to reduce rates of depression, anxiety, loneliness and increase social support in people...

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Resource - Report
Updated  19/5/24
BMC Geriatrics/Swinburne University

National Volunteer Week

National Volunteer Week (NVW) is Australia’s largest annual celebration of volunteering and will be held on 16 – 22 M...

national
News
Updated  3/5/22

Financial elder abuse on the increase and 'extremely common'

Beverly Baker from the National Older Women’s Network says financial elder abuse is ‘extremely common’, and explains ...

national
News
Updated  8/8/22

Petition urges timely medical exams for victim-survivors of sexual violence

Access to forensic exams are not always easily accessible for older people or those living in rural and remote areas.

national
News
Updated  2/11/24

Not poor enough, not rich enough: report

This is a new research report from housing advocacy group HAAG, which identifies the “Missing Middle”, people over 55...

national
Resource - Report
Updated  5/12/24
HAAG

STAR friends pop in for a cuppa and a chat

STAR Friends is a free service providing quality social connections for those on a Home Care Package or on the nation...

qld
News
Updated  7/9/23

Brisbane Elder Abuse panel sought

Following a successful elder abuse forum, ADA Australia is now seeking to create a Brisbane Elder Abuse Panel.

qld
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Updated  4/8/24

Civil and Administrative Tribunal

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The difference between Powers of Attorney and Enduring Guardians fact sheet

Many instances of financial and psychological abuse result from the misuse of Powers of Attorney, and confusion about...

nsw
Resource - Factsheet
Updated  7/4/24
Ageing and Disability Commission NSW

Shauna's story about an abusive adult child at home

Shauna's son, Patrick, moved back home with her after her husband died. Her son has substance abuse issues and is phy...

Real Stories
Updated  12/7/24

55 years and older? Melbourne wants to hear from you

The city of Melbourne wants to know how they can support you to age well.Consultation closes 5pm Monday 26 May.

vic
News
Updated  14/5/25

Public Trustee of Queensland

The Public Trustee is a socially and fiscally responsive Statutory Authority that helps to make decisions that enhanc...

qld
Service Providers
Updated  6/5/24

Kimberley matriarchs urge investment in women

An investment in First Nations women is one the federal government won't regret, an Aboriginal women's group says.

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Updated  16/2/25

Murrumbidgee PHN

We are a not-for-profit organisation funded by the Australian Government and our role is to advance the way healthcar...

nsw
Service Providers
Updated  14/12/24

Calls for urgent investment into community legal centres

Victoria's only service dedicated to preventing elder abuse is demanding immediate investment in legal centres in the...

vic
News
Updated  29/3/24

Aged care spending will need to increase even more: Actuaries warn

Federal spending on aged care will double by the end of the decade and put even more pressure on the budget, shows ne...

national
News
Updated  6/12/21

Officer of the Year is a champion for change

The 2024 South Australia Police Officer of the Year talks about his ground-breaking work to combat domestic violence ...

sa
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Updated  6/11/24

OPAN webinar: what the new Aged Care Act will mean for you

The new Aged Care Act will come into effect on 1 July 2025. Join our panel of experts for this webinar to find out wh...

national
Events
Updated  21/2/25

Country Women’s Association of WA

We are a proud and active women’s organisation, working to improve the welfare and wellbeing of people everywhere, es...

wa
Service Providers
Updated  11/3/24

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

A landmark senate inquiry into missing and murdered First Nations women and children has called for a review of polic...

national
News
Updated  17/8/24

Roundtable on the rights of the older person webinar

Watch the OPAN roundtable to hear what expert panellists had to say on ageing with your rights intact.

national
Resource - Webinar
Updated  22/4/24
OPAN

A framework for supported decision-making

The Disability Royal Commission has published a report called Diversity, dignity, equity and best practice: a framew...

national
Resource - Report
Updated  3/2/24
Disability Royal Commission

Legal Aid NSW

Provides guidance, support and court assistance to older people experiencing or at risk of abuse.

nsw
Service Providers
Updated  28/3/24

Aged care reform: who will pay more?

In the new government reform package, self-funded retirees and many part pensioners will pay more for their aged care.

national
News
Updated  14/9/24

Age discrimination rife in media reporting

Research from the Australian Human Rights Commission has confirmed that age discrimination is an ongoing problem in m...

national
News
Updated  23/12/24

Australian Association of Gerontology

Helping to improve the experience of ageing through research, policy and practice. It convenes a special interest gro...

national
Service Providers
Updated  20/5/24
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