EAAA Membership

Memberships Matter to EAAA

At Elder Abuse Action Australia (EAAA) we are committed to empowering older people to live full lives free from abuse and mistreatment. We exist to relieve and prevent distress and suffering experienced by older people impacted by elder abuse. Our work supports individuals and communities by providing resources and education, advocating for systemic change, and fostering a collective voice.

Membership is an important feature of EAAA, as it builds, strengthens and unites a national movement dedicated to protecting older Australians from harm and advocating for their rights We seek to ensure that everyone has access to the support, justice and dignity they deserve.

Without a broad-based and substantial membership community, EAAA’s ability to advocate, raise awareness and influence government action is diminished. Your membership helps us create meaningful change and provide direct support for initiatives that relieve the suffering of older people experiencing abuse.

Lend Your Voice

EAAA membership is open to individuals and organisations who want to contribute to reducing the distress and harm caused by elder abuse. Whether you have a personal connection to elder abuse, work in the sector or support the rights of older people, your membership strengthens our ability to provide help and relief where it’s needed most.

By joining EAAA, you become part of a community that is actively working to alleviate the disadvantage, neglect and vulnerability that can be experienced by older people. You are demonstrating you support human rights for older people, recognise the imperative to address ageism, equity and access to services. You are providing a tangible demonstration that you believe in the capacity of older people to live with dignity, make their own decisions and be free from abuse.

Every person has a voice and some do not have the opportunity to use theirs. It is up to the strong to defend those who cannot defend themselves, Speak up! Lend your voice.

Features of an EAAA Membership

• Annual membership
• Access to the member-exclusive knowledge hub with information that directly helps those that need it most
• Invitation to join special working groups as the opportunity develops
• VIP subscription to EAAA’s member newsletter
• Invitation to join exclusive member consultations as they develop
• Exclusive EAAA “I Lend My Voice” member e-badge and email banner
• Organisation members are invited to present at EAAA’s Lunch & Learn Community of Practice webinars
• Discounts on EAAA ticketed events such as the Australian Elder Abuse Conference
• Opportunities for organisation members to meet with the EAAA Executive as they meet around the nation

How your Membership makes an impact on the lives of older people

Lend your voice

• Help raise awareness of elder abuse and its impact on those experiencing distress
• Contribute your lived/living experience of elder abuse to guide priority areas of EAAA programs and projects
• Use your voice to share the latest information, research and programs supporting vulnerable older people and helping to prevent harm
• Advocate for the rights of older people to live free from abuse, neglect and disadvantage.

Be the change

• Influence policies that address elder abuse and provide relief to those in situations of hardship and misfortune
• Campaign for stronger protections, improved access to support services, harmonisation of legislation and a national reform agenda
• Participate in EAAA working groups and forums that drive real change for those facing vulnerability and injustice.

It takes a community 

• Connect with others who are committed to relieving suffering and supporting older people in times of distress
• Share your organisation’s innovations, resources and insight with other members through EAAA member events and communications
• Participate in EAAA member-only communities of practice to strengthen responses to elder abuse and alleviate disadvantage.

EAAA will help understand, prevent and respond

• Understand – Educate you on how to define and recognise elder abuse in all its forms
• Stay informed about critical issues affecting older Australians who are at risk of harm and neglect
• Prevent and Respond – Provide you with tools to take action to help you and others that may be experiencing elder abuse
• Receive updates on actions being taken to eliminate elder abuse
• Access information on national/international best practices that reduce suffering and support vulnerable individuals
• Be notified of media stories and responses, fact sheets and information you can share with your networks.

Take action – join now!

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