New Stolen Generations resources to guide aged care sector and medical experts
New resources for the aged care sector and medical professionals to better support Stolen Generations survivors was launched at…
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Nationwide study investigating prevalence of elder abuse
The Australian Institute of Family Studies recently announced they will be conducting the first large-scale study into the…
Royal Commission: “It’s hard to know where to go to raise issues and complaints…”
“It felt like there was no point raising issues or complaining…”
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Older Australians need better financial defences
National Seniors Australia is calling for the introduction of stronger laws to prevent financial abuse towards older … -
ROYAL COMMISSION: “The good, the bad and the downright unacceptable”
Lisa Backhouse provided a tearful statement to the Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety on the fourth d… -
National Elder Abuse Conference will Rock the Boat
The National Elder Abuse Conference 2019 (NEAC), held in Brisbane from 22 and 23 July, will present informative and i… -
ROYAL COMMISSION: Dismissive over abuse allegations and systemic impunity
The second day of the Perth hearings for the Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety continued on from yes… -
ROYAL COMMISSION: Bad care, poor reporting and lack of dignity
The first day of the Perth hearings for the Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety is examining person-ce… -
Forgotten Australians are terrified of entering aged care
The aged care sector will soon have an influx of traumatised Forgotten Australians, people that experienced instituti… -
Elder abuse takes centre stage at annual conference
The 14th World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD) Conference, hosted by South Australian (SA) Aged Rights Advocacy Ser… -
World Elder Abuse Awareness Day marks the hidden plight of older Australians
Tomorrow, on June 15, World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD) will recognise the ongoing difficulties faced by neglec… -
14th World Elder Abuse Conference explores building trust and valuing our elderly
South Australian Aged Rights Advocacy Service (ARAS) is hosting their 14th World Elder Abuse Awareness Day Conference… -
ROYAL COMMISSION: Life behind closed doors of residential aged care facilities
On the first day of the third series of the Royal Commission in Aged Care Quality and Safety hearing held in Sydney, … -
CCTV cameras trialled in South Australian aged care facilities
At least five South Australian residential aged care facilities will have CCTV cameras installed to better protect th… -
Federal Budget 2019-20 - what’s in it for older Australians
The Federal Budget 2019-20 announced last night by Treasurer Josh Frydenberg had a strong focus on reaching a budget … -
ROYAL COMMISSION: Waiting list frustration, more support needed for workers
Kaye Warrener’s husband of 56 years, Leslie, has been waiting for a home care package at his assessed level for 450… -
ROYAL COMMISSION: Too many “potholes” in consumer journey
Day two of the Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety hearings in Adelaide brought concerns around malnut… -
Breaking Royal Commission news heard at ITAC 2018
Breaking news from the Royal Commission into aged care has been heard at the annual Information and Technolo… -
Advocacy at the heart of new initiatives
Two new projects focusing on advocacy for older Australians are launching in Perth tomorrow in the presence of some o… -
Royal Commission ins and outs announced
The much-anticipated announcement of those tasked with leading the Government’s Royal Commission into Aged Care Qua… -
Conversation once again turns to CCTV cameras in aged care
Heated debate surrounding the need for CCTV cameras in aged care has once again been sparked within the industry and …
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