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Working Together to Tackle Elder Abuse

Learn more about an interdisciplinary approach to tackling elder abuse in our community.

Last updated: 7 July 2025
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Working Together to Tackle Elder Abuse by the Elder Abuse Service, Legal Aid, NSW

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Working Together to Tackle Elder Abuse Webinar

Watch the Elder Abuse Service, Legal Aid NSW team discuss how their interdisciplinary approach has enabled them to better understand, prevent and respond to elder abuse. The team consists of Mary Lovelock, Senior Solicitor, Tanya Chapman, Solicitor and Lynn McLennan, Social Worker.

Compass held a webinar where the Legal Aid NSW team provide examples of how their interdisciplinary team works together to provide the best solution for the client. An interdisciplinary team is defined as a group of professionals from diverse fields who work in a coordinated fashion towards a common goal for the client.

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Speak Up Campaign

Elder abuse is a community problem. The Speak Up campaign aims to raise awareness of this problem.

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Protecting Older Victorians From Abuse

The Respecting and Valuing Older People: Victoria's Primary Prevention of Elder Abuse Framework Handbook gives health services, councils and community organisations practical tools to tackle elder abuse at its roots.

18/06/2026
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Out of the shadows, part two: Difficulties in identifying elder abuse

10/06/2026
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Out of the shadows, part one: Lawyers on the front line against elder abuse

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07/05/2026

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Human Rights National Seminar Series

We’re inviting everyone across Australia to be part of the activities marking our 40th anniversary as Australia’s national human rights institution.

21/4/26 – 31/7/26
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Stand Up, Speak Out - 2026 Australian Elder Abuse Conference
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2026 Australian Elder Abuse Conference Stand Up, Speak Out

27/7/26 – 29/7/26
RACV Royal Pines Resort, Gold Coast, QLD
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Navigating Complex Conversations Training

4/8/26
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26/8/26
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Hard Conversations - Elder Abuse Podcast

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Compass is committed to ensuring equitable and inclusive responses to end elder abuse for people with diverse characteristics and life experiences

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