The Inquiry into elder abuse in Queensland was introduced into Parliament and referred to the Education, Arts and Communities Parliamentary Committee on 10 December 2024.
The committee has requested a briefing on aspects of the Inquiry terms of reference that are relevant to the Department of Women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Partnerships and Multiculturalism (the department), including:
• details of any strategies, policies, programs and funding the department is responsible for in relation to the Queensland Government response to, prevention and raising awareness of elder abuse
• how the department addresses challenges affecting move vulnerable groups such as women, First Nations peoples, and seniors in culturally and linguistically diverse communities and any future plans in these areas.
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