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We are still gay...

An evidence based resource exploring the experiences and needs of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Trans Australians living...

national
Resource - Report
Updated  8/4/24
La Trobe University

NARI opens the gateway to in-language resources for dementia carers

Culturally and linguistically diverse communities will have greater access to essential resources for dementia and de...

national
News
Updated  12/12/22

Hobart Women's Shelter

We provide safe, emergency accommodation and support to women and children affected by family violence and/or those e...

tas
Service Providers
Updated  14/1/24

Warm Safe Home project revitalised for 2024

Thousands of older Victorians are struggling to find affordable housing due to the current rental crisis and too litt...

vic
News
Updated  15/3/24

Mature-age trainees help plug nationwide skills shortage

With the country's unemployment rate hovering at historic lows, the booming jobs market is enticing older Australians...

national
News
Updated  27/9/22

Older Australians join the fight against social isolation

Older Australians will help Monash University-led research to assess and address social isolation and loneliness amon...

national
News
Updated  24/3/24

Grant of probate

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Glossary Term
Updated  17/11/22

The damaging effects of impatience

Are you often treated impatiently by other people? It may constitute elder abuse, and you do not have to accept it.

national
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Updated  24/9/24

Lifelong Respect 2023-2029 Strategy Document

The Tasmanian Government has released a strategy document for 2023-2029 to address elder abuse.

tas
Resource - Policy
Updated  15/3/24
Tasmanian Government

Staying social in retirement is key to wellbeing

Judith Maestracci, Chair of Probus South Pacific, writes that staying social in retirement helps to stave off lonelin...

national
News
Updated  6/7/23

Know your aged care rights

Elder Rights Advocacy deliver free information sessions across Victoria to people receiving aged care services, their...

vic
News
Updated  13/10/22

Australia has a gendered care problem with intergenerational impacts

One in three Aussie grandparents regularly babysit their grandkids but care is mostly falling on women.

national
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Updated  22/11/24

Revised guide helps lawyers identify elder abuse

The Law Council has revised and released its guide to help the legal profession identify elder abuse, especially fina...

national
Resource - Brochure
Updated  30/3/24
Law Council of Australia

Ageism: in easy Croatian

This podcast, in easy Croation, discusses the topic of ageism and discrimination. It is banned in Australia, but it s...

national
Resource - Podcast
Updated  27/10/24
SBS Radio

Older LGBTI people and the digital divide

Teresa Savage, a consultant in LGBTIQ+ ageing and health and our Project Manager Roundtable and Digital Health, looks...

national
News
Updated  8/8/22

Dementia Action Week 16-22 September

Dementia Action Week is led by Dementia Australia as the peak body for people living with dementia, their families, a...

national
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Updated  11/9/24

Powers of attorney in each state and territory

The laws, types and names of Enduring Powers of Attorney in Australia are different depending on where you live. Lear...

national
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Updated  19/2/24

Aged care star rating system labelled 'deceptive'

The aged care sector's star rating system is "deceptive" and being used as a "political tool", a former federal gover...

national
News
Updated  25/8/24

Winnunga Nimmityjah Aboriginal Health Service

Winnunga Nimmityjah Aboriginal Health and Community Services (WNAHCS) is an Aboriginal Community controlled primary h...

act
Service Providers
Updated  4/4/24

Dogs to the rescue for dementia

A successful 12-month pilot programme to connect rescued greyhounds with people living in aged care will be rolled ou...

nsw
News
Updated  2/6/23

North West Aged Care Assessment Service

North West Aged Care Assessment Service (NW ACAS) is housed in the Royal Melbourne Hospital and aims to ensure that f...

vic
Service Providers
Updated  20/7/24

Grandparenting Help Sheet

This help sheet for grandparents will provide useful information on where to get support and advice on the issues tha...

vic
Resource - Brochure
Updated  9/3/24
Seniors Rights Victoria

ACT Police Seniors Liaison Unit

Assists with a wide range of matters involving older people, including identifying, preventing and reporting elder ab...

act
Service Providers
Updated  13/5/24

Elder abuse in care relationships: new research

The Ethnic Communities Council of Victoria (ECCV) has released a paper examining the issue of elder abuse in care rel...

vic
Resource - Report
Updated  24/2/24
ECCV

Inquiry highlights gaps in family violence data collection

A parliamentary inquiry has highlighted the challenges faced by support services to gather and collate data on the pe...

vic
News
Updated  2/5/25

What’s the difference between ageing and frailty?

Ageing is a normal part of the life course. But being frail aged is not inevitable.

national
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Updated  24/2/25

Malware

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Updated  8/6/23

Cross-border issues

This section highlights a range of cross-border issues resulting from the fact that each of Australia’s states and te...

national
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Updated  27/8/24

Walk the Talk Program released!

Our keynote speakers will be joined over the two days by esteemed and honoured guests including...

tas
News
Updated  15/12/21

Funding doesn't go far enough

The Law Council says the latest funding announced in the 2024 budget is only a fraction of the financial support need...

national
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Updated  24/5/24
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