The most recent study of elder abuse prevalence in Australia found that 14.8% of those 65 years and over had experienced at least one recognised form of elder abuse over the previous 12 months. This statistic highlights why World Elder… Read More »World Elder Abuse Awareness Day 2026: ‘It is still too much a taboo topic’
The Older Person’s Advocacy Network (OPAN) welcomes additional protections for older people announced by Government today for the Support at Home program but warns that delaying promised pricing caps will continue to leave older people exposed to rising costs. “We… Read More »Support at Home protections welcomed but pricing caps delay leaves older people exposed
The introduction of the Support at Home program was intended to improve how older people access care at home — but with continuing reports of early implementation issues, it is clear the program has not yet reached its full intent.… Read More »Advocates report rising demand as older people navigate Support at Home changes