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“Do we treat our seniors better or worse?”

The Senior, an online news site, asks how the country is treating its older people, and is concerned that things are moving too slowly and not enough action is being taken to address the growing issue as the population ages.

Published: 17 June 2023
  • national
  • 17 June 2023
  • The Senior

It reports “In late 2021, a major national study shocked us with figures showing one in six older Australians - some 600,000 people - had experienced abuse in a 12-month period.

Now, almost two years later, The Senior can't tell you if the situation has improved or become worse... because it appears no one is compiling national data.”