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Early Signs Your Elderly Loved One Could Be A Victim of Abuse
"It's not easy thing to imagine: your elderly parent or grandparent being abused."
27 Jul 2020
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Mall Walkers are Back!
The Department of Health and Seniors COVID Taskforce have worked to ensure COVID safe walks in shopping centres in Western Australia can start again.
27 Jul 2020
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Aged Care System Navigators Trial Extended
The Aged Care System Navigators Trial headed up by COTA Australia has been extended for another year. This service, delivered by 30 partners across the country, provides older people and their supporters an expert ear from someone who can help them connect with and plan the services they receive.
24 Jul 2020
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Nationally Consistent Power of Attorney Laws Key to Mitigating Elder Abuse
Enhancing protections relating to the use of enduring power of attorney is a welcome priority for the Council of Attorneys-General and significant focus should be given to creating nationally consistent laws, according to the Law Council of Australia.
24 Jul 2020
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Rising Concerns About Elder Abuse During Pandemic
According to the Human Rights Commission financial abuse is hitting older Australians particularly hard during the pandemic, with reports of a sharp rise in cases.
22 Jul 2020
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Urgent Call to Harmonise Powers of Attorney
Australia's Age Discrimination Commissioner, the Hon Dr Kay Patersons AO, has called on the federal, state and territory Attorney's-General to act urgently to implement the Australian Law Reform Commission's recommendations on powers of attorney at the COAG meeting on July 27.
22 Jul 2020
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Let's Talk Elder Support and Mediation Support
Let's Talk Elder Support and Mediation Service is a new service to assist older people and their families to prevent or resolve conflict, make decisions that protect the interests, rights and safety of the older person.
21 Jul 2020
NSW
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Ballarat Aged Care is Working to Prevent Elder Abuse in Their Communities
"Ballarat Health Services executive director of Aged Care Jodie Cranham said the Ballarat Aged Care Team works to identify and prevent cases of elder abuse, with an Elder Abuse Responses Protocol in place to protect and empower older people."
20 Jul 2020
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Ageism: A Compass Guide
Ageism: A Compass Guide, is a handy PDF with a comprehensive list of Australian resources and service providers to help the community better understand ageism and its impact on the elderly.
17 Jul 2020
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OPERA Project
The OPERA Project: Older People, Equity Respect and Ageing is one of Australia’s first investigations of ageism as a driver of elder abuse. The aim of the OPERA Project is to foster communities that value and respect people of all ages. This is a partnership between Eastern Community Leal Centre and Swinburne University.
16 Jul 2020
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