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Guiding action on elder abuse
If you or someone you know needs help tackling elder abuse, start here, on Compass.
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Ending ageism is the key to tackling elder abuse
Ageism underpins many of our policy failures in addressing the rights and dignity of older Australians.
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Ageism in health advice
I am often frustrated by the ageism I witness in health messaging. This failure can end up causing unnecessary harm. Ngaire Hobbins, dietician and aged-care consultant
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The negative impact of ageism
Every one of us at every age is entitled to be treated fairly and enjoy the same opportunities.
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Featured Topics
Discover comprehensive and practical information on a range of topics affecting older Australians.
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Ageism
“Ageism is stereotyping, discrimination and mistreatment based solely upon age. When directed towards older people, it comes from negative attitudes and beliefs about what it means to be older.” EveryAGE Counts.
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Coercive Control
Coercive control is a pattern of controlling and manipulative behaviours within a relationship. Find out more on Compass.
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Enduring Powers of Attorney
An Enduring Power of Attorney records your instructions, wishes and preferences for people to follow if you lose capacity. Find out more about safeguarding your future with this important document.
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Family Agreements
Living with your adult child? Co-purchasing property? Or building an extension or granny flat with family? Learn more about the value of setting up a formal family agreement.
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Family Relationships
Discover a range of topics to support you and your family.
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Financial Abuse
Discover more about how financial abuse happens and what you can do to prevent and respond to this type of abuse of older people.
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Future Planning
Find practical information on a range of future planning topics, as well as links to key service providers.
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Grandparent Alienation
Find out what Grandparent Alienation is about, why it happens and what you can do if you are in this situation.
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Guardianships in Australia
If you lose capacity, an appointed guardian can protect you by supporting or managing your decision-making. Find out how guardianships work for older Australians and who can be involved.
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Health & Wellbeing
Find practical information on a range of health and wellbeing topics specifically for older Australians.
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Isolation
Find information, news and support that can help reduce isolation and improve being connected to others in a meaningful way.
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Sexual Abuse of Older Women
Find information and a webinar about understanding, preventing and responding to the sexual abuse of older women.
Latest News
The latest news from around Australia
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Resources
Hundreds of quality resources on a variety of topics affecting older people
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Elder Abuse
Elder abuse comes in many forms. Elder abuse doesn’t discriminate.
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An introduction to capacity
Understand what it means to be capable, and why it’s legally important
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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...
Real Stories2
A selection of real stories from the Compass community
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In an emergency call 000
This free number will redirect you to an existing phone service near you. This is not a 24-hour line. Call operating times will vary. A collaboration between the Australian, state and territory governments.