Short article May 2019
Assisting families with ageing-related relationship issues
This discussion article explores Relationship Australia's service response to the ageing of Australia's population.
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Short article May 2019
This discussion article explores Relationship Australia's service response to the ageing of Australia's population.
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
Policy and practice paper Jul 2015
A review of the research on the effectiveness of relationship education and counselling
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.
Commissioned report Dec 2014
Assesses the impact of the scheme on clients, the effectiveness of the implementation, and the cost-effectiveness of the model, and to inform policy.
Family Matters article Mar 2016
Family Matters article about research findings on marriage and relationship education
Family Matters article Nov 2016
This article provides an overview of the prevalence and nature of elder abuse in Australia.