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Demystifying Dementia: Everything You Need To Know
In an increasingly medicalised world, almost every ailment seems to have a treatment. The never-ending aisles of local ...
Glossary of victims services terms: NSW Department of Community and Justice
This useful guide alphabetically lists the names and terms used by departments and allied services within the NSW DCJ, ...
GEN Seen Report 2024
The GEN Seen Report 2024 forms part of the Australian Seniors Research Series, which explores issues that matter most t...
Q&A with bicultural educator: Kaltun
After attending ECCV’s bicultural elder abuse education training, Kaltun Ali Bobe is on a mission to tackle the taboo o...
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...
The complete guide to statistics on ageing, dementia, capacity, and elder abuse in Australia (Updated)
A useful guide to the most recent stats from government, public service and diverse other organisations on ageing, deme...
Elder abuse prevention and aboriginal communities
This paper discusses the historical colonial context of elder abuse, where poverty and racism continue to keep Indigeno...
Recommendations for the Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission
An independent capability review has considered whether the Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission (the Commission) ha...
Why age-inclusive language matters
This podcast discusses ageism and how our language can shape our attitudes, and help prevent ageism.
Elder Abuse Awareness
A veteran retired police officer is interviewed for the Australian Police Journals’ regular podcast series.
How old is too old?
Kumi Taguchi asks a variety of guests: how do we judge how old is too old, and who decides? Watch via SBS On Demand
Staying active and on your feet
This booklet is full of ideas and information about ways to reduce your risk of falling.
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...
Medication: 6 questions to ask your clinician
Here’s a list of questions that will enable you to make an informed decision about the medication you are being prescri...
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.
RVRA Research - Ageing Without Fear
In 2023, the Retirement Village Residents Association (RVRA) developed and distributed a survey on psychological abuse ...
Rights, choices, and dignity of risk – a human rights perspective
In this article Tilé Imo, from Caxton’s Family, Domestic Violence, and Elder Law Practice, looks at risk taking for old...
Bankwest Hidden Costs survey 2023
This yearly report shows updated results of a survey that records Western Australian attitudes and experiences of Finan...
Ageism and HIV
This article explores a man’s journey from HIV diagnosis at the age of 21 until now as he approaches old age.
World Elder Abuse Day Rally Tasmania: TV news report
This TV roundup from WIN News Tasmania features interviews with COTA Tasmania representatives, marchers and diverse com...
Dementia: post-diagnostic support
Dementia Australia offers 6 free support sessions for people of all ages diagnosed with dementia, or people assessed wi...
Family and domestic violence policy: Aurora Energy
This Family and Domestic Violence (Customer) Policy is designed to support customers experiencing Domestic Violence, in...
On Point Podcast - Enduring Powers of Attorney with Annie Dallimer, Dementia Australia
Annie Dallimer, State Manager, Client Services at Dementia Australia discusses Enduring Powers of Attorney with Philipp...
On Point Podcast - Enduring Powers of Attorney with Bill Yeates, Dementia Advocate
Bill Yeates received a diagnosis of Younger Onset Alzheimer’s Disease in July 2019, at the age of 59. He is passionate ...
Enduring Powers of Attorney with Bill Yeates, Dementia Advocate
Bill Yeates received a diagnosis of Younger Onset Alzheimer’s Disease in July 2019 at the age of 59.
Enduring Powers of Attorney with Dementia Australia
Annie Dallimer, State Manager, Client Services at Dementia Australia discusses Enduring Powers of Attorney with Philipp...
National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Flexible Aged Care Program Manual
This manual is for aged care service providers who receive funding under the National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Isla...
Interim First Nations Aged Care Commissioner – Communique – May 2024
This document provides an update on the work of the Interim First Nations Aged Care Commissioner Ms Andrea Kelly.
The impact of elder abuse training on subacute health providers and older adults: study protocol for a randomised control trial - UWA open source
This University of Western Australia (UWA) research will be one of the first trials in the world to evaluate a multi-co...
The duties and responsibilities of your Enduring Power of Attorney for CALD Communities (SA)
Find out about appointing the duties and responsibilities of your Enduring Power of Attorney in English, Chinese, Greek...
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