Guiding action on elder abuse

Elder abuse is a confronting issue. Compass understands it can be hard to know where to turn for help. If you or someone you know needs help tackling elder abuse, start here.

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Defining Elder Abuse

The abuse of older people is complex and confronting. Understanding it starts by defining it.

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Recognising Elder Abuse

Abuse doesn’t discriminate. People of all ages, ethnicity, environment and gender may be vulnerable or at risk. Help starts here.

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Solving Isolation

Research shows that social isolation and loneliness in older adults leads to poor health and wellbeing.

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Latest News

The latest news from the Compass community

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Rising Concerns About Elder Abuse During Pandemic

According to the Human Rights Commission financial abuse is hitting older Australians particularly hard during the pandemic, with reports of a sharp rise in cases.

26/10/2021

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Urgent Call to Harmonise Powers of Attorney

Australia's Age Discrimination Commissioner, the Hon Dr Kay Patersons AO, has called on the federal, state and territory Attorney's-General to act urgently to implement the Australian Law Reform Commission's recommendations on powers of attorney.

26/10/2021

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'It's hard to get work when you're older' Ageism in the workplace

26/10/2021

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National approach to prevent elder abuse needs to be priority

26/10/2021

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Relaxation of will-making rules during COVID may open elderly to abuse

26/10/2021

Events

Upcoming events from the Compass community

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Victorian Seniors Festival

In 2021 the Festival Reimagined is presenting a very diverse and rich mix of monthly programming for our online and radio audience.

1/10/21

Virtual event

Oct

Queensland Seniors Month

Connecting with one and other has never been more important. For the first time we are celebrating Seniors Month, 1- 3...

1/10/21

Queensland

Oct

ATSA Independent Living Expo

The ATSA Independent Living Expo is set to have more than 100 exhibitors displaying a wide range of products and servic...

27/10/21

Exhibition Park In Canberra, ACT

Oct

Financial Abuse in the Context of Family Violence - Part 1

Learn from WIRE experts about understanding and responding to Financial Abuse in this interactive and renowned training

27/10/21

Webinar

Oct

Keeping Connected: Social health and ageing

The forum will examine the importance of being connected and provide strategies for mental health resilience when socia...

27/10/21

Webinar

Oct

Resources

A wide variety of resources from the Compass community

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10 Questions to Ask About LGBTQIA+ Needs in Aged Care

This brochure is designed to help you when deciding which residential aged care facilities to visit. You can check thei...

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National LGBTI Health Alliance

10 Tips for Protecting Yourself from Elder Abuse

The factsheet outlines 10 clear tips for elders in Queensland to protect themselves from elder abuse. A list of contact...

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CAXTON legal centre

12 Ideas and Links for Working and Caring

This article sites a 2014 survey which found that more than half of carers stopped working because of their caring role...

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Carer Gateway

1800 ELDERHELP Arabic

The Attorney General's Department designed this 1800 ELDERHELP poster in Arabic for culturally and linguistically diver...

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Australian Government Attorney-General's Department

1800 ELDERHELP Chinese Simplified

The Attorney-General's Department designed this 1800 ELDERHELP poster in Chinese Simplified for World Elder Abuse Aware...

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Australian Government Attorney-General's Department

1800 ELDERHELP Dutch

The Attorney General's Department designed this 1800 ELDERHELP poster in Dutch for culturally and linguistically divers...

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Australian Government Attorney-General's Department

Real Stories

A selection of real stories from the Compass community

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Gerald's Story

Gerald has some tough choices he must make while preparing his will. He visits a lawyer to get some clarity.

Randa's Story

Randa wanted to live out her life with her son and family. She contributed a large sum to her son to live with him. When she passed the son split the contribution between his siblings.

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Guiding action on elder abuse

Elder abuse is a confronting issue. Compass understands it can be hard to know where to turn for help. If you or someone you know needs help tackling elder abuse, start here.

Let’s point you in the right direction

I am a…

Defining Elder Abuse

The abuse of older people is complex and confronting. Understanding it starts by defining it.

Recognising Elder Abuse

Abuse doesn’t discriminate. People of all ages, ethnicity, environment and gender may be vulnerable or at risk. Help starts here.

Solving Isolation

Research shows that social isolation and loneliness in older adults leads to poor health and wellbeing.

Rising Concerns About Elder Abuse During Pandemic

Urgent Call to Harmonise Powers of Attorney

'It's hard to get work when you're older' Ageism in the workplace

National approach to prevent elder abuse needs to be priority

Relaxation of will-making rules during COVID may open elderly to abuse

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Victorian Seniors Festival

Queensland Seniors Month

ATSA Independent Living Expo

Financial Abuse in the Context of Family Violence - Part 1

Keeping Connected: Social health and ageing

10 Questions to Ask About LGBTQIA+ Needs in Aged Care

10 Tips for Protecting Yourself from Elder Abuse

12 Ideas and Links for Working and Caring

1800 ELDERHELP Arabic

1800 ELDERHELP Chinese Simplified

1800 ELDERHELP Dutch

Gerald's Story

Randa's Story

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