ARAS: World Elder Abuse Awareness Day Online Forum 17 June 2021
What: World Elder Abuse Awareness Day Online Forum
Who: Aged Rights Advocacy Service (ARAS)
When: Thursday 17 June 2021, 10.30am via Zoom
Register: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/world-elder-abuse-awareness-day-online-forum-tickets-148548714203
World Elder Abuse Awareness Day Online Forum
ARAS is proud to present its 2nd online forum in its 16th year of observing World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD) on Thur 17th June 2021 via Zoom
Our theme for WEAAD this year is ‘Elder Abuse Prevention– Let’s Talk’
During 2019-20, ARAS reported family conflict, lack of information, and psychological dependence were the key risk factors for elder abuse. Similar to previous years, the abuse reported was primarily financial and psychological and sons and daughters were reported as the most common abusers.
WHO estimates 15.7% of people 60 years and older are subjected to abuse. These prevalence rates are likely to be underestimated as many cases of elder abuse are not reported.
Let's come together and talk about how...
We can build a community that supports older people to retain control of their lives, enhance their wellbeing, and maintain their independence living at home.
We can create pathways for older people, to a future free of abuse.
This year our speakers are:
- Professor Richard Bruggemann, Flinders University, Senior South Australian of the Year 2021
- Commissioner Janet Anderson PSM, Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission
- Carolanne Barkla, Chief Executive, ARAS
- Maree McCabe, Chief Executive, Dementia Australia
- Cassie Mason, Director, Office for Ageing Well
- Angela MacMillan, CBA Group Customer Advocate, Commonwealth Bank
The Q&A session with the panellists after their presentations will be an opportunity for you to get answers to the important questions you have.
Have a question for the panel?
You can email your question(s) ahead of the forum to events@agedrights.asn.au
Who should participate in the WEAAD online forum?
Aged care and community service providers
Community members
Law enforcement workers
Government – Local, State/Territory and Commonwealth
Researchers
Tertiary students
Education and training organisations
Health and allied health professionals
Interested? Register at:
https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/world-elder-abuse-awareness-day-online-forum-tickets-148548714203
We hope you can join us at this free event
