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Bribie Island to host elder abuse inquiry

Bribie Island, historically a haven for retirees, will host an inquiry into elder abuse this month.

Published: 16 February 2025
  • qld
  • 16 February 2025
  • Moreton Daily

The Queensland Parliament’s Education, Arts and Communities Committee will host a public hearing at Bribie Island RSL Club on February 28 from 9-11am.

Committee Chair and State Member for Keppel Nigel Hutton says:

“Our seniors are the foundation of our community, and it is our duty to protect and respect them. This inquiry is a crucial step toward understanding the challenges they face and enhancing the measures in place to safeguard their well-being”.

Bribie-Moreton Hospice Health Services Inc secretary Maree Cunningham has seen elder abuse in its different forms.