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Queensland Focus - September 2011 Edition

This edition of the Elder Abuse Prevention newsletter features information to be aware of when considering taking out a reverse mortgage. There is also a highlight of the World Elder Abuse Awareness Day activities held in Victoria.  To read the newsletter Click Here

 

 

This edition of the Elder Abuse Prevention newsletter features information to be aware of when considering taking out a reverse mortgage. There is also a highlight of the World Elder Abuse Awareness Day activities held in Victoria.  To read the newsletter Click Here

 

 

Joint Issues Paper: Elder Abuse

The Queensland Law Society consultation on the effectiveness of laws to protect and provide victims of elder abuse with appropriate legal recourse is now available.  This reportprovides valuable insight into issues faced by older people in Queensland.   To read the report click here

 

 

The Queensland Law Society consultation on the effectiveness of laws to protect and provide victims of elder abuse with appropriate legal recourse is now available.  This reportprovides valuable insight into issues faced by older people in Queensland.   To read the report click here

 

 

Department of Communities - Act as 1

The Department of Communities is supporting the Elder Abuse Prevention Unit and other services to promote World Elder Abuse Awareness Day. 

 

The Act as 1 Against Elder Abuse is a Call to Action for the community and service providers alike to encourage people to seek help and support for older people who may be experiencing elder abuse at the hands of someone they trust. 

 

For more information go to the Department of Communities website:  http://www.communities.qld.gov.au/communityservices/act-as-1/elder-abuse. 

 

Posters and Resources

Slapping (click here)

Eviction  (click here)

Neglect  (click here)

Pension Skimming    (click here)

Elder Abuse Wallet Cards    (click here)

 

Facebook and Twitter

We’re rallying everyone to Act as 1. Join our Facebook and Twitter pages to show your support. Be part of the conversation, find out about events in your area and what you can do to support the cause.

 

 

 

 

The Department of Communities is supporting the Elder Abuse Prevention Unit and other services to promote World Elder Abuse Awareness Day. 

 

The Act as 1 Against Elder Abuse is a Call to Action for the community and service providers alike to encourage people to seek help and support for older people who may be experiencing elder abuse at the hands of someone they trust. 

 

For more information go to the Department of Communities website:  http://www.communities.qld.gov.au/communityservices/act-as-1/elder-abuse. 

 

Posters and Resources

Slapping (click here)

Eviction  (click here)

Neglect  (click here)

Pension Skimming    (click here)

Elder Abuse Wallet Cards    (click here)

 

Facebook and Twitter

We’re rallying everyone to Act as 1. Join our Facebook and Twitter pages to show your support. Be part of the conversation, find out about events in your area and what you can do to support the cause.