The opening address at the 2026 Australian Elder Abuse Conference – Stand Up, Speak Out set the tone for three days of challenging conversations, shared learning and a renewed commitment to ending the abuse and mistreatment of older people.
World Elder Abuse Awareness Day on 15 June is an opportunity for all of us to acknowledge this serious and under-recognised issue. In particular, we're looking to the implementation of the National Plan to end the Abuse and Mistreatment of Older People to bring real change and meaningful action.
Elder Abuse Action Australia (EAAA) has welcomed the release of the Australian Government’s second National Plan to End the Abuse and Mistreatment of Older People 2026-2036, describing it as an important step in continuing and strengthening Australia’s national response to the abuse of older people.
Elder Abuse Action Australia (EAAA) calls for the immediate release of the 2nd National Plan to End the Abuse and Mistreatment of Older People 2026-2036.
Ageism remains one of the most socially accepted forms of prejudice in Australia, shaping how older people are perceived, treated and supported. EAAA is calling for stronger national action to address ageism, a driver of elder abuse, as part of Ageism Awareness Day 2025.
EAAA is delighted to welcome recently appointed Board member, Claire Van Heyningen. As General Manager of Marketing and Communications at MTC FutureReady, Claire helps lead programs that support people to build skills, confidence, and brighter futures.
Elder Abuse Action Australia (EAAA) welcomes the appointment of Sam Rae as Australia’s first Minister for Aged Care and Seniors, a Cabinet-level role that marks a long-overdue shift in how older Australians are represented in government.
EAAA is urging all political parties and candidates to commit to protecting the rights of older Australians ahead of the upcoming federal election. Failure to act will leave thousands at risk of abuse, neglect and harm. Read the full election document
A recent article in The Guardian has highlighted a concerning trend: older women are increasingly victims of domestic and family violence homicides. This growing crisis is not limited to intimate partner violence - many older women are also experiencing abuse from adult children and other relatives.
The Attorney-General’s Department has released the consultation draft of the second National Plan to End the Abuse and Mistreatment of Older People 2024-2034.
Over the coming weeks, EAAA will be evaluating the draft and connecting with our members to formulate a response.
EAAA's Co-Chairs share their initial thoughts on the draft.
With the release today of the draft Second National Plan, we're pleased to share our Research & Consultation Report. The insights we gained from these consultations were submitted to the Department as a specific input for the Second National Plan. You can read the Foreword from the Report and download it in full
The Australian Elder Abuse Conference was held in July brought together advocates, experts and community members all addressing the issue of the abuse of older people
