The abuse and mistreatment of older people is prevalent in Australia. This plan takes a broad approach to ending the abuse and mistreatment of older people wherever it occurs in society. It outlines six key principles, along with four focus areas which will guide work over the life of the plan.

This report presents a summary of a Queensland inquiry into elder abuse. The inquiry considered the nature and extent of elder abuse, the effectiveness and cohesiveness of responses to elder abuse, and opportunities to improve responses to elder abuse within the government, broader community, non-government and private sectors. The report provides 16 recommendations.

The weaponisation of the child support system has emerged as a recurrent mechanism for perpetration of financial abuse, with cascading consequences for single mothers and their children. This policy brief outlines systemic flaws in Australia's child support framework and proposes targeted reforms that prioritise women's safety and economic security.

A comprehensive study on elder abuse in South Australia. The report examines the prevalence, types and dynamics of elder abuse through quantitative data and qualitative case studies, revealing key patterns of abuse. Findings indicate that elder abuse often includes financial abuse and is often accompanied by psychological abuse, with family members being primary perpetrators. It...

Elder abuse is a growing and often hidden crisis – affecting one in seven older Australians. Drawing on frontline experience and expert consultation, this policy paper presents a clear path for the New South Wales Government to take real, lasting action. Without intervention, this silent crisis will continue to escalate. This paper outlines five key...