Alliance for the Prevention of Elder Abuse WA

APEA:WA was established to support inter-agency collaboration to prevent elder abuse in Western Australia.

The objectives of the group are to raise awareness and understanding of Elder Abuse in Western Australia and facilitate Elder Abuse policy development.

Since inception APEA:WA has successfully:

• raised awareness in WA of issues that surround elder abuse

• influenced current attitudes, policies, and practices

• contributed to research

• ensured collaborations and networking across agencies

• involved State Ministers at meetings

APEA: WA member organisations meet bi-monthly to work on key actions within the strategic plan. They include:

• Advocare

• Council on the Ageing Western Australia

• Department of Communities

• Department of Health

• Department Planning, Lands and Heritage

• Disability Services Commission

• Legal Aid Western Australia

• Office of the Chief Psychiatrist

• Office of Multicultural Interests, Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Interests

• Office of the Public Advocate

• Older People’s Rights Service

• Public Trustee

• WA Police

• The Western Australian Local Government Association