Free monthly education, prevention and response sessions for government, health and legal professionals, older Australians and those who support and care for them. Join us for key sector insights and discussion delivered by member experts at the frontline of elder abuse.
This session will explore 'When Family Help Becomes Financial Exploitation: Recognising the warning signs of financial abuse under an Enduring Power of Attorney'.
Financial exploitation within families isn't always obvious. It may begin with seemingly harmless gifts, loans or reimbursements or blurred financial boundaries.
High levels of family conflict can cause real harm to older persons, leaving their wishes, needs and dignity overshadowed by disagreements. Join us for a session presented by Relationships Australia South Australia, exploring Australia’s first pilot of Eldercaring Coordination.
Ageist language can demean, discriminate an harm people of all ages. But this is especially the case for older people since ageism is a primary drive of abuse and mistreatment. Join EAAA and Council on the Ageing Queensland for this deep dive into how language can cause harm
On Thursday 12 August, join CAWLS Acting CEO Alice de Brenni, Senior Criminal Lawyer Tania Collins, and Community Justice Partnerships Team Lead Dr Kelly Lee Hickey for an insightful discussion on elder abuse in Central Australia and the Barkly Region.
We talk about older people a lot in this sector. We talk about their needs, their vulnerabilities, their rights. But how often do we actually stop and listen to them? On 11 June, EAAA's Lunch & Learn is doing just that. Ahead of World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, join us
Fraud and scams are becoming increasingly sophisticated and harder to detect. This session explores how they operate, the warning signs to watch for, and how they can intersect with the financial abuse of older people.
