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‘Decade of neglect’ exposed in elder abuse statistics

The alarming increase in elder abuse cases in Queensland has underscored the urgent need for a dedicated Parliamentary Inquiry.

Published: 19 January 2025
  • qld
  • 19 January 2025
  • The Healthcare Channel

This is according to a new report jointly released by the Queensland Government and Uniting Care.

The inquiry, part of the Crisafulli Government’s 100-day plan, seeks to address the systemic failures enabling such abuse.

The Elder Abuse Statistics in the Queensland Year in Review report revealed troubling figures for 2023–24: 4,458 calls to the Elder Abuse Helpline and 2,674 formal notifications of abuse. Notably, social abuse - a coercive form of control - rose by 7%, while cases of neglect increased by 24%.