On the 12th of December 2024, the Federal Government invited all Australians to share their views on the draft of the National Plan to End the Abuse and Mistreatment of Older People 2024-2034 (National Plan).
We know that Elder abuse in all its forms is a huge problem for all of US in the Kimberley, where it’s ruining lives, breaking families, destroying communities and tearing US apart.
All Governments in Australia agree more must be done to prevent and respond to elder abuse and mistreatment.
Australia’s first National Elder Abuse Prevalence Study (2021) found that approximately one in six older Australians living in the community had experienced some form of abuse in the previous 12 months, yet most of those harmed did not seek help or advice.
The draft National Plan is a joint initiative developed with State and Territory Attorneys-General and builds on the important foundations and progress made under the first National Plan to Respond to the Abuse of Older Australians (Elder Abuse) 2019-2023.
Informed by the independent evaluation of the first National Plan, the second National Plan has a 10-year term and an ambitious vision focussed on addressing ageism, promoting the rights of older people and ending abuse and mistreatment.
Here at The US Without Abuse Campaign, our purpose is to raise awareness, call for action and drive the change we need. We know that US can be stronger, safer, happier, prouder and better, with a brighter future free from abuse. We encourage the Kimberley community to gives US a voice and contribute to the draft National Plan.
You can complete the survey available here: Consultation draft of the National Plan to End the Abuse and Mistreatment of Older People 2024-2034 – Attorney-General’s Department – Citizen Space
If you would like to provide your views to the consultation, you can also email nationalplan@ag.gov.au or call the Department on (02) 6141 6799.
The consultation process closes on Monday 17 February 2025.
If you experience, witness or suspect elder abuse, you can call the National Elder Abuse phone line 1800ELDERHelp (1800 353 374) for free and confidential information, support and referrals. You can also visit Compass.info for further information and resources.
