Elder abuse
Report
Attitudes matter: the 2021 National Community Attitudes towards Violence against Women Survey (NCAS), findings for Australia
This report details the results from the 2021 National Community Attitudes towards Violence against Women Survey (NCAS). It presents findings for the Australian community as a whole and considers them in the context of related research.
Evaluation
Final evaluation of the elder abuse service trials: final report
This independent evaluation was undertaken by Inside Policy to assess the extent to which older people felt supported and the extent to which the services met their needs.
Report
Elder abuse statistics in Queensland: year in review 2021–22
The Elder Abuse Prevention Unit (EAPU) Helpline provides information, support and referrals to older people and those who witness or suspect that an older person is experiencing abuse or neglect. This report contains a range of descriptive statistics and analyses of helpline data collected during the 2021–22 financial year.
Report
Homelessness amongst older people aged over 55 in New South Wales
While traditional stereotypes of people who experience homelessness persist, it is increasingly older people, particularly older women, who are the 'face' of homelessness of NSW today. This inquiry has found that the shortfall in both social and affordable housing is exacerbated by statewide housing shortages and is the single greatest challenge for people who are...
Position paper
Our nation's shame: sector-led engagement in the next National Plan to Respond to the Abuse of Older Australians
This document has been produced by a group of organisations and peak bodies to inform a new effective, achievable and targeted national plan to end elder abuse and neglect of older people.