A recent article in Australian Ageing Agenda by an expert lawyer, Kirsty Mackie, points out that banks and financial institutions are at the “coalface” of identifying and stopping financial abuse, and have a significant role to play in its prevention. Ms Mackie believes a lack of training and awareness around the issue meant they were […]
Royal Commission into Elder Abuse
Any type of abuse against frail and vulnerable elder Australians should never be tolerated. Current data indicates that financial abuse is the most prevalent, the abusers frequently being sons and/or daughters. How can elder abuse be stopped, what steps can be taken to educate the population, and provide better assistance to our elderly? Fortunately a […]