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Health & wellbeing

Consulting with Elders can deliver better care to Aboriginal people

A successful project has enabled mental health service providers in Perth to partner with Nyoongar Elders.

19/07/2024
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Rural & remote services

Elder abuse rising, especially in the country

Statistics reveal that one-in six people over 65 will experience elder abuse and it’s more prevalent in remote areas and country towns.

06/07/2024
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Rural & remote services

Regional grants to support World Elder Abuse Awareness Day

13/05/2023
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Financial abuse

Scams on the rise as bank branches close

04/05/2023
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Health & wellbeing

Know your bones

12/01/2023

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Wealth For Purpose
Legal & financial

Wealth For Purpose

User-friendly resources targeting Indigenous women to deepen their understanding about finances and help create wealth ...

wa
training
Kimberley Jiyigas
Yuendumu Looks After Its Elderly At Home Video
Rural & remote services

Yuendumu Looks After Its Elderly At Home

A video showing how Yuendumu people are taking care of their old people so they can stay at home, on country.

nt
video
Department of Families, Housing, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs
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Preventing elder abuse

Senior Relationship Services - Northern Territory

A mediation, counselling and support service for older people in the NT.

nt
website
Relationships Australia
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Rural & remote services

Senior Citizen Clubs - Mildura Rural City Council

The Mildura Senior Citizens Clubs provides social and recreational opportunities for members, and you'll find their res...

vic
website
Mildura Rural City Council
Rural Health Snapshot 2023
Health & wellbeing

Rural health snapshot

This 2023 infographic wrap of health service delivery across Australia’s regional and remote communities sees older peo...

national
report
Rural Health Australia
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Responding to elder abuse

Responding to Elder Abuse in Rural and Remote Communities

Understand, recognise and respond to elder abuse outside the urban and peri-urban centres.

national
report
Curtin University
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