Sexual Abuse of Older Women
Find information and a webinar about understanding, preventing and responding to the sexual abuse of older women.
An Uncomfortable Truth: The sexual assault of older women by Dr Catherine Barrett
The fact that older women are sexually assaulted is an uncomfortable truth; no one wants to believe this happens.
Sexual Abuse Resources
Charter of Sexual Rights and Responsibilities in Residential Aged Care
Definition of Sexual Assault and an outline of rights and responsibilities for Aged Care service providers and carers.
Sexual Assault: it’s not your fault
This fact sheet contains information about sexual assault of older people and includes useful contacts and resources.
Sexual abuse of older women webinar
A Compass webinar that discusses this often misunderstood and under-reported form of elder abuse
#WalkingWithHer - Solidarity with Older Women Who Were Sexually Assaulted
The #WalkWithHer Campaign was launched to show solidarity with older women who are sexually assaulted.
Find a Service Provider
In an emergency call 000
This free number will redirect you to an existing phone service near you. This is not a 24-hour line. Call operating times will vary. A collaboration between the Australian, state and territory governments.