This report presents the findings from a literature review that investigates risk factors associated with neglect, abuse and exploitation of vulnerable groups and evidence of good practice to guide the development of resources to improve communications with and support to carers.

This study provides empirical data on the experiences of isolated older Australians living in New South Wales and the effects of social and geographical isolation on these older people. It also provides empirical data on how service providers across New South Wales identify isolated older people and facilitate their access to supports and services.

Many older Australians experience abuse, neglect or financial exploitation, usually at the hands of their adult children or other close relatives. This research report reveals the key reasons older people experiencing harm do not receive the support they so desperately need.

This consultation process focuses on addressing financial elder abuse and achieving greater consistency in laws for financial enduring powers of attorney. This discussion paper contains eight areas for proposed law reform, as well as policy context and detailed explanations of each law reform proposal.

The Australian government recognises coercive control as a pressing issue that requires a coordinated national approach. The government has collaborated with all State and Territory governments to develop the National Principles to Address Coercive Control in Family and Domestic Violence (the National Principles).