About Us

Who We Are

Since 2018, Elder Abuse Action Australia (EAAA) has been preventing harm and providing relief from the distress, suffering and disadvantage caused by the abuse and mistreatment of older people. Our work benefits seniors, their families and carers, and strengthens communities across Australia.

What we do

As the national peak body supporting older Australians who are vulnerable, at risk or experiencing mistreatment, EAAA provides:

• Compass.info, a national elder abuse information hub that offers a direct pathway to support services for older Australians and those who care for them
• Education and training including SaferSeniors, Lunch & Learn webinars and professional development programs that equip frontline workers, carers and older people to recognise abuse and respond safely
• National advocacy and collaboration that brings together lived experience, service providers, researchers and government to develop coordinated solutions that reduce harm and disadvantage
• The Australian Elder Abuse Conference, a national education, training and capacity-building forum dedicated to addressing elder abuse and improving prevention and response efforts.

Through these channels, EAAA delivers practical relief, strengthens sector capability and promotes safer outcomes for older Australians.

Why we do it

Elder abuse affects individuals, weakens families and communities, limits the participation of older people in society and denies us all the benefits of their contributions. Without access to information and support, vulnerable older people remain at risk of ongoing harm.

EAAA exists to reduce this harm, so that older people can live safely, with dignity and without fear. We give voice and assistance to those whose lives are diminished by people or institutions that misuse positions of trust. We support older people by providing them with the help and protection they deserve.

Every Australian has the right to age free from abuse.

"EAAA is committed to producing powerful and lasting change through mechanisms for advocacy and support"