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Recognise the signs of elder abuse
Find out more about the key risk factors and warning signs that are connected to the abuse of older people.
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Understanding elder abuse starts by defining what it is.
The abuse of older people is complex and confronting. It can be financial, psychological, physical, sexual, or neglect.
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Learn more about the risk factors for elder abuse
Abuse doesn’t discriminate. People of all ages, ethnicity, environment and gender may be vulnerable or at risk.
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Discover the steps you can take to help prevent elder abuse
If you’re concerned about an older person’s vulnerability to abuse, here are some key steps you can take to reduce and minimise their exposure to risk.
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Experiencing elder abuse or suspect elder abuse?
There are people and supports you can turn to, things you can do and resources you can access. Help starts here.
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Find a service provider
Click here to find over 300 organisations dedicated to tackling elder abuse. Use the filters to find one that suits you and your needs.
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Free online event
Register now and join our experts on Thursday, 8 September for this important online event and learn more about recognising elder abuse.
News
Get the latest news on understanding and responding to elder abuse.
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Resources
A wide variety of resources on understanding and responding to elder abuse.
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Extended Q&A for: How to support clients exposed to technology-facilitated coercive control
This extended Q&A is an opportunity to hear again from our webinar panel, as they answer more of your questions from th...
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Training eModule: Recognising, Responding and Reporting of Abuse of the Older Person - For managers
Managers will learn how to understand reporting requirements and manage the safety and wellbeing of older people at ris...
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Training eModule: Recognising, Responding and Reporting of Abuse of the Older Person – For direct care workers
A training tool for frontline and care workers to identify, challenge, and prevent elder abuse.
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Together we can stop elder abuse - QLD Government
Recognising the signs of elder abuse is a key step in prevention. These are some signs that an older person might be ex...
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Together we can stop elder abuse - Physical abuse
Elder abuse can take various forms. It may be emotional, financial, physical or sexual abuse, or it may result from neg...
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Together we can stop elder abuse - Sexual abuse
Elder abuse can take various forms. It may be emotional, financial, physical or sexual abuse, or it may result from neg...
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