Resources
Find an extensive range of resources on Compass, organised into helpful categories
759 results found.
You are viewing page 1 of 26.
Criminalising coercive control in SA: community guide
Coercive control is not currently a standalone offence in South Australia. The State Government is working to make coer...
Half the Story guide
Dementia Australia’s guide co-authored by people impacted by dementia for organisations and researchers to engage in me...
National Aged Care Advocacy Program website
NACAP provides free and confidential advocacy support to older people, their family, and carers.
Signs of being humbugged in First Nations Elders
Humbugging is when a person makes unreasonable demands from a family member. First Nations Elders can become vulnerable...
Ageism in the workplace article
Professor Rosalind Croucher AM shares her thoughts about ageism in the workplace and what businesses could do to make t...
Preventing violence against older women
Older women are often forgotten or overlooked in efforts to end violence against women.
5 things you should know before placing a loved one in aged care – Free e-guide
Making the decision to place a loved one in aged care is not easy. It is a significant and emotional choice that requir...
Understanding how coercive control can affect older people
If you’re an older person, you can be at risk of coercive control. This downloadable pdf can help you and the people wh...
Elders Rights free legal aid WA
A website that offers free resources and support from Elders Rights WA (ERWA).
Article: Why we need to better understand coercive control
This opinion piece explains some of the mechanisms of coercive control, especially the financial abuse that means victi...
Understanding spiritual and religious abuse in the context of intimate partner violence
This paper provides an overview of the evidence on spiritual and religious abuse in the context of IPV and its impact o...
Coercive Control Video
This short video explains how to recognise coercive control and what to do if you or someone you know is experiencing i...
Inclusive hub for all seniors
SRV NSW has created a web hub to support seniors in LGBTIQ+, First Nations and CALD groups.
Coercive Control resource page
This diverse and informative page contains links and contacts to all sorts of resources to help understand, respond to,...
Self Advocacy tools for older people
ADA Australia encourages everyone to speak up for their rights, needs and the things that are important to you. This is...
Revoking/cancelling a power of attorney fact sheet
Revoking (cancelling) a Power of Attorney (POA) can be easy. If you have a POA in place, you have the right to revoke t...
Abuse, neglect and exploitation: how the ADC can help fact sheet
Everyone has the right to feel safe and be treated with dignity and respect in their family, home and community.
The difference between Powers of Attorney and Enduring Guardians fact sheet
Many instances of financial and psychological abuse result from the misuse of Powers of Attorney, and confusion about t...
What is neglect and how to get help fact sheet
Older Australians can be at risk of neglect. This fact sheet explains what neglect is and how to get help.
Yarning about abuse, neglect, and exploitation booklet
A booklet for older and/or disabled First Nations peoples to help explain their rights and what to do if they are feeli...
What is neglect and how to speak up: Easy Read
This booklet explains what neglect is and what you can do about it if you need help.
Alcohol and other drug use among older Australians report
As we age, alcohol and other drugs can have different effects on our body and put us at increased risk of injury, disea...
Addressing financial abuse: Tasmania
This useful, evidence-based guide is produced by the Commonwealth Bank and provides ways to recognise and prevent finan...
Better Way Urgent Care in 2024 findings
Read preliminary findings of a major consumer insights project into the new Urgent CARE service.
AskIzzy Online support finder
A national online tool that provides instant resources and contacts for support for seniors and vulnerable people in ne...
2024 Advance Care Directive forms for South Australia
Create your own advance care directives for with these updated forms from SA health.
Diversity, Dignity, Equity and Best Practice
The Disability Royal Commission has produced this document (2023) that outlines a framework best practice and principle...
Research review: Coercive Control Victimisation
The studies sampled in this review provide important foundational insights about coercive control victimisation.
Best Practice Guidelines for Interviewing Older People at Risk
This guide is a first of its kind and supports those who provide services to older people in the WA community.
Can we end loneliness? podcast
Dr Susan Carland’s expert guests explain why a loneliness crisis is sweeping the globe, and what its knock-on effects a...
Subscribe to our newsletter
Sign up to our eNewsletter to receive updates on content, resources, news and events from Compass – guiding action on elder abuse.