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Preventing elder abuse

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Neglect

Connection between neglect and hearing loss in older Aussies

One of the different forms of elder abuse is neglect. For many hearing-impaired older Australians neglect can happen unintentionally by others like family, friends or carers.

12/07/2024
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Preventing elder abuse

Join the Law Society’s fight against Elder Abuse

Elder abuse is an issue at the front and centre of the Queensland Law Society Elder Law Committee’s work.

06/07/2024
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Preventing elder abuse

University demands increased awareness and action

21/06/2024
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Powers of attorney

COTA demands tougher power of attorney laws to combat elder abuse

20/06/2024
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Aged care

What Indigenous culture can teach us about respecting our elders

20/06/2024

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Preventing elder abuse

Some things that never grow grow old - Elder abuse prevention campaign

A campaign urging Queenslanders who experience, witness or suspect mistreatment of an older person to seek confidential...

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Queensland Governement
Respect.Connect. campaign for Aboriginal communities
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Respect.Connect. campaign for Aboriginal communities

The campaign is being co-designed using artwork and messaging across social media, posters, and other channels to appea...

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SA Health
Elder Abuse & Lawyers' Ethical Duties: Prevent, Identify, Respond
Preventing elder abuse

Elder Abuse & Lawyers' Ethical Duties: Prevent, Identify, Respond

This training course is designed to empower lawyers to prevent, identify and respond effectively to elder abuse, ensuri...

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LawCPD
An elder abuse perspective on “Strong Foundations”: Building on Victoria’s Work to End Family Violence
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An elder abuse perspective on “Strong Foundations”: Building on Victoria’s Work to End Family Violence

This 2024 submission by Eastern Community Legal Centre, with endorsement and contributions from Peninsula Community Leg...

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Peninsula Community Legal Centre
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Powers of attorney

How can you protect yourself?

How can you protect yourself? Enduring Powers of Attorney with Robert Fitzgerald AM, Age Discrimination Commissioner.

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Powers of attorney

Is it better to have multiple attorneys?

Is it better to have multiple attorneys? Enduring Powers of Attorney with Robert Fitzgerald AM, Age Discrimination Comm...

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