These are the top three risk factors for elder financial abuse
A history of family conflict, being isolated and being dependent on others have been pinpointed…More
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New guidelines for GPs to report elder abuse
Australian GP’s are being urged to be on the lookout for signs of elder abuse…More
Protecting the vulnerable: NSW sets up independent ageing commissioner to investigate elder abuse
Premier Glady Berejiklian has announced she will appoint an Ageing and Disability Commissioner to find…More
What can you do if you suspect someone is being financially abused?
Following our story last week on reporting elder abuse last week, we had a reminder…More
Daughter catches aged care worker assaulting father with camera – reminder to report concerns straightaway
Like many, we were shocked last week by the video of a Sydney aged care…More
“Too afraid”: aged care abuse allegations highlight need for better protections for whistle-blowers
This week, we’ve been following the story of an anonymous whistle-blower who called up 6PR…More
Aged care nurse sentenced for assaulting resident – after being caught by co-worker with GoPro camera
Dana Maree Grey, 59, is facing at least six months in jail for inflicting “gratuitous…More
We need more powers for aged care and retirement village workers to report elder abuse
Last week we joined Age Discrimination Commissioner Dr Kay Patterson AO on Victoria’s Mornington Peninsula…More
No excuse for elder abuse: keep yourself safe with these tips
While recent media headlines have focused on cases of abuse and neglect in our aged…More
Do we need ‘spy cameras’ in our aged care homes?
With the latest ICAC report into the Oakden Older Persons Mental Health facility released this…More