Policy and practice paper Jun 2019
Elder abuse
Focusing on recent research, this paper discusses elder abuse in Australia and its prevalence, impact and associated risk factors.
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Policy and practice paper Jun 2019
Focusing on recent research, this paper discusses elder abuse in Australia and its prevalence, impact and associated risk factors.
Webinar Aug 2019
This webinar outlined emerging evidence on the prevalence and risks associated with elder abuse, and discussed implications for policy and practice.
Practice guide Aug 2020
This short resource provides guidance and links to additional information to step you through a basic literature review.
Short article Jul 2019
This short article discusses how the risk of elder abuse may be heightened in rural and remote communities and proposes some ways to address this.
Short article Apr 2020
We describe powers of attorney arrangements, how these arrangements may protect older people from financial abuse, and acknowledge the risks of abuse.
Research programs
An information exchange for practitioners, policy-makers and service providers working with children, families and communities.
Research programs
Examining the nature of elder abuse and its prevalence in the Australian population
Family Matters article Mar 2016
This article describes the development of a panel of experts commissioned in 2014 by the Australian Government Department of Social Services to help service providers in the family support sector to deliver evidence-based programs and practices, s well as discussing its processes, management, evaluation, and initial projects.
Family Matters article Nov 2016
This article provides an overview of the prevalence and nature of elder abuse in Australia.
Family Matters article Apr 2017
This article reviews progress to date and some of the benefits and challenges faced by a panel of experts commissioned by the Australian Government Department of Social Services to help service providers to deliver evidence-based programs and practices in the family support sector.