Short article Jul 2019
Elder abuse in rural and remote communities
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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.
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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
Examining the nature of elder abuse and its prevalence in the Australian population
Media release Aug 2020
More working mums, a marginally narrowing gender pay gap, and increased household wealth are just a few of the economic shifts people in Australia have lived through over the last 40 years, according to new research released by the Australian Institute of Family Studies (AIFS).
Family Matters article Dec 2014
Family Matters article about measuring socio-economic status of women
Family Matters article Mar 2016
Family Matters article on parent-only care
Family Matters article Nov 2016
This article provides an overview of the prevalence and nature of elder abuse in Australia.
Family Matters article May 2018
This paper describes the main elements of a recent budget standards study conducted by researchers at the Social Policy Research Centre (SPRC) at the University of New South Wales.
Submission Oct 2015
The gender gap in superannuation balances of Australian men and women approaching retirement.
Submission Oct 2018
General comment on the proposed Draft Charter and reflections on specific rights in Draft Charter.