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Guiding action on elder abuse
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Aged Care
The articles and resources on this page are designed to provide helpful information, guidance and support for all caring scenarios.
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Ageism
“Ageism is stereotyping, discrimination and mistreatment based solely upon age. When directed towards older people, it comes from negative attitudes and beliefs about what it means to be older.” EveryAGE Counts.
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Coercive Control
Coercive control is a pattern of controlling and manipulative behaviours within a relationship. Find out more on Compass.
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Enduring Powers of Attorney
On this page you'll find helpful articles to get started to plan, change or revoke your enduring power of attorney. You'll also find articles on key issues, resolving conflicts and practical assistance on how to protect yourself from abuse.
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Family Agreements
Living with your adult child? Co-purchasing property? Or building an extension or granny flat with family? Learn more about the value of setting up a formal family agreement.
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Family Relationships
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Financial Abuse
Discover more about how financial abuse happens and what you can do to prevent and respond to this type of abuse of older people.
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Future Planning
Find practical information on a range of future planning topics, as well as links to key service providers.
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Grandparent Alienation
Find out what Grandparent Alienation is about, why it happens and what you can do if you are in this situation.
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Housing & Accommodation
On this page you will find information about housing and accommodation issues facing older people, and how to deal with them, what resources are available and where to go for assistance.
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Guardianships in Australia
If you lose capacity, an appointed guardian can protect you by supporting or managing your decision-making. Find out how guardianships work for older Australians and who can be involved.
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Find practical information on a range of health and wellbeing topics specifically for older Australians.
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Isolation
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Sexual Abuse of Older Women
Find information and a webinar about understanding, preventing and responding to the sexual abuse of older women.
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Keeping residents safe from abuse - A guide for retirement village operators
This is a guide for retirement village operators to meet Rule 10 in the mandatory rules of conduct.
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COTA Australia 2025-2026 Federal Budget Submission
COTA Australia has provided a submission to the Australian Government to inform the 2025-26 Federal Budget. There are 4...
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