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Tell us your story

World Elder Abuse Awareness Day on 15 June is a chance to raise awareness of the many types of abuse that older people experience. It is also a chance to highlight the many initiatives and services that are available to help people prevent and respond to abuse in all its forms. And it is a chance to build community and to celebrate the contributions older people make to our lives.

In our society we don’t hear from older people enough. So this year, Compass and Elder Abuse Action Australia (EAAA) are marking World Elder Abuse Awareness Day with an invitation to older people to share their stories. If you are over 50, over 60, over 70, over 80, over 90 or even over 100, we want to hear your story.

What is it like to be your age at this time in history? What are your experiences – good and bad – your ambitions, your hopes and even your fears? What have you learned, and what advice do you want to share?

Follow the easy process below to share your story with us. Your story can be submitted online or sent via post.

Submissions close on 31 May 2025. A summary will be shared on World Elder Abuse Awareness Day on 15 June.

Tell Your Story

Thank you for taking this opportunity to share your story.

Let's get started - please provide your name.

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Please let us know your email address.

If we need to contact you and you prefer a phone call, please enter your phone number. Otherwise, just click Next.

It's optional but we'd love it if you uploaded a photo of yourself.

Lastly, we'd love to know your age. Please enter your date of birth.

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It's time to tell your story!

Please include your name and contact details with your story. The word limit for each story is 2,000 words.

If you haven't uploaded a photo of yourself and would like one included, please send one with your submission and we will use it with your story. Please note, we are unable to return photos sent to us so please ensure you send us a copy. 

You can send your story to us via (2,000 word limit):

EAAA (Raise Your Voice)
PO Box 5113
Empire Bay NSW 2257

You can upload your story and any supporting files below. The word limit for each story is 2,000 words.

Alternatively you can type your story in the field below.