Financial Abuse
Discover more about how financial abuse happens and what you can do to prevent and respond to this type of abuse of older people.
Financial elder abuse
Financial elder abuse is theft or misuse of an older person’s money, assets or property.
10 common forms of elder financial abuse
Here are 10 of the most common types of financial abuse from Safe & Savvy - A guide to help older people avoid abuse, scams and fraud.
Creating your financial support team
Financial matters can be easier to manage if you have a ‘support team’ of trusted people you can draw on.
Safeguarding against scams, frauds and identity theft
Find out how scams and frauds can happen and how to avoid becoming a victim. There is also helpful information about what to do if you are affected.
Warning signs of financial elder abuse
One of the best protections against financial elder abuse is awareness and knowledge. Learn what to watch out for and how to intervene at the first sign of concern.
Financial elder abuse and the importance of enduring documents by The Hon Dr Kay Patterson AO
During my term as Australia’s Age Discrimination Commissioner, I have chosen to focus on three priority areas—age discrimination and the workforce, older women’s risk of homelessness and elder abuse in the community.
Financial Abuse Resources
#OkorNotOk Financial Abuse
This short film is designed for frontline workers and shows real-life situations where elder abuse may be difficult to ...
Now IS The Time! Building Momentum for Change for a More Inclusive Future
Emma Dawson provides a clear description of why older women are retiring into poverty.
No More Humbug: Reducing Aboriginal Financial Elder Abuse in the Kimberley
Toolkit and research to help rural and remote Kimberley communities understand, identify, and help prevent elder financ...
New guide helps lawyers assess mental capacity
Lawyers play an important role in forward planning for older Australians, and this first-time guide helps them assess t...
Financial Abuse Real Stories
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