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
The Draft National Plan to End the Abuse and Mistreatment of Older People 2024–2034 represents a long-overdue commitment to addressing elder abuse in Australia. However, without stronger measures, adequate funding and clear accountability, the plan risks falling short.
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
EAAA responds to the Report tabled by the Parliamentary Joint Committee on Corporations and Financial Services in response to the Inquiry into Financial Services Regulatory Framework in Relation to Financial Abuse.
