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Misuse of enduring power of attorney
Enduring Powers of Attorney are sometimes misused, and if this happened your rights and control could be at risk. Find out how you can better protect yourself.
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Advance care directives
An Advance Care Directive is a written document with instructions for medical treatment you would want to receive if you lose capacity.
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Funeral arrangement disputes
After someone passes away, it’s not uncommon for disputes to break out, especially if the deceased person has not left a will.
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Ageism in health advice
I am often frustrated by the ageism I witness in health messaging. This failure can end up causing unnecessary harm.
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Find out how you can play nice and stay safe online by exploring a range of topics designed for the LGBTIQ+ community.
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Our nation's shame
Sector-led engagement in the next National Plan to Respond to the Abuse of Older Australians.
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Elder Abuse in Australia: Wills, powers of attorney and family agreements. Snapshot report.
This snapshot provides the key findings of the Survey of Older People (2020) in relation to Wills, powers of attorney a...
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Elder Abuse in Australia: Culturally and linguistically diverse Australians. Snapshot report.
This snapshot provides the key findings of the Survey of Older People (2020) in relation to Older Australians from Cult...
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CALL 1800 ELDERHelp (1800 353 374)In an emergency call 000
This free number will redirect you to an existing phone service near you. This is not a 24-hour line. Call operating times will vary. A collaboration between the Australian, state and territory governments.
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