Understanding Elder Abuse in Australia

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Understanding the abuse and mistreatment of Aboriginal and…

This snapshot provides an overview of research on the types, experiences, and cultural context of abuse and mistreatment faced by Aboriginal Torres Strait Islander…

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The abuse and mistreatment of Aboriginal and Torres Strait…

This report provides a comprehensive examination of the abuse and mistreatment experienced by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander older people in Australia. …

The abuse and mistreatment of LGBTIQA+ older people

This research snapshot highlights the serious issue of abuse and mistreatment faced by lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, intersex, queer and/or asexual (LGBTIQA+)…

The abuse and mistreatment of LGBTIQA+ older people

This research report examines the abuse and mistreatment experienced by older LGBTIQA+ individuals. It explores their lived experiences, the societal and systemic…

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Findings from the Evaluation of the National Plan to…

This research snapshot sets out key findings of an evaluation of Australia’s first National Plan to Respond to the Abuse of Older Australians (Elder Abuse) 2019–2023…

Red Today artwork by Michael Minniti

Evaluation of the National Plan to Respond to the Abuse of…

This report sets out findings of an evaluation of Australia’s first National Plan to Respond to the Abuse of Older Australians (Elder Abuse) 2019–2023.

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Elder abuse in Australia: Prevalence

This snapshot provides key findings from the Survey of Older People (2020), a nationally representative survey of 7,000 people aged 65 and over living in the…

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Elder abuse in Australia: Physical abuse

This snapshot provides key findings from the Survey of Older People (2020), a nationally representative survey of 7,000 people aged 65 and over living in the…

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Elder abuse in Australia: Psychological abuse

This snapshot provides key findings from the Survey of Older People (2020), a nationally representative survey of 7,000 people aged 65 and over living in the…

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Elder abuse in Australia: Financial abuse

This snapshot provides key findings from the Survey of Older People (2020), a nationally representative survey of 7,000 people aged 65 and over living in the…

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Elder abuse in Australia: Sexual abuse

This snapshot provides key findings from the Survey of Older People (2020), a nationally representative survey of 7,000 people aged 65 and over living in the…

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Elder abuse in Australia: Neglect

This snapshot provides key findings from the Survey of Older People (2020), a nationally representative survey of 7,000 people aged 65 and over living in the…

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Elder abuse in Australia: Culturally and linguistically…

This snapshot provides key findings from the Survey of Older People (2020), a nationally representative survey of 7,000 people aged 65 and over living in the…

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Elder abuse in Australia: Wills, powers of attorney and…

This snapshot provides key findings from the Survey of Older People (2020), a nationally representative survey of 7,000 people aged 65 and over living in the…