We’re currently experiencing a high volume of calls to the Ageing and Disability Abuse Helpline.
There are delays in returning your calls, but we will get back to you as soon as we can.
In an emergency or if you have serious concerns for someone’s safety call 000.

Our office will be closed over the festive break but our Helpline will be available on:

Thursday 28 Dec 2023
Friday 29 Dec 2023
Tues 2 Jan 2024
Wed 3 Jan 2024
Thurs 4 Jan 2024
Friday 5 Jan 2024

📞1800 628 221 (9am - 4pm)
🚨in an emergency call 000

Women and gender diverse people - we want to hear about your experiences of feeling safe or unsafe in public space. Go to yourground.org to participate!

YourGround NSW CrowdSpot Monash University @MonashADA @XYXLab Transport for NSW Dept of Communities & Justice Hannah Tonkin, NSW Women’s Safety Commissioner #yourgroundnsw

OCVs visit children and young people living in residential out-of-home care services, and adults living in disability supported accommodation services and assisted boarding houses. More info and to apply: eoi.iworkfor.nsw.gov.au/job/eoi-offici…

This #IDPwD we’re supporting City of Canterbury Bankstown with a live, free event for frontline workers on Mon 4 Dec.

You CAN Ask That! Breakdowns difficult conversations about how to safeguard adults with disability from abuse: bit.ly/46BtPMJ

To mark Economic Abuse Awareness Day & 16 Days of Activism against Gender-based Violence, I will speak at a Women NSW webinar on economic abuse & coercive control, along with CWES, Ageing and Disability Commission's Robert Fitzgerald & Kylie Flack on 27 Nov.

Free tix here: bit.ly/EEAD-WSC

Psychological is the most common type of abuse reported about older people.

If you or someone you know may be experiencing elder abuse contact us for free and confidential advice 02 9281 3600

Longer life expectancies and a resulting ‘inheritance impatience’ could lead to more reports of abuse of older people, as reported by our Commissioner Robert Fitzgerald in the recent Budget Estimates, and in the linked SMH article below.

smh.com.au/national/inher…

Economic abuse is a type of coercive control and it can happen to anyone.

Commissioner Fitzgerald will be speaking at an online event hosted by Women NSW in support of Economic Abuse Awareness Day on Monday 27 November.

To learn more and book tickets: events.humanitix.com/counting-the-c…

Discover the secrets to maintaining a sharp mind, a strong body, and a vibrant life at the FREE Healthy Ageing Forum. Happening this Wednesday at the Juniors, Kingsford. Register for tickets 👉eventbrite.com.au/e/better-brain… and we’ll see you there!

This new research explores the co-occurrence of family violence and sexual harm in Victoria, shedding light on the complex nature and interconnectedness between these two forms of abuse and its impact on victim survivors.

Access here: apo.org.au/node/324544

Today is all about caring for carers! 🥰 We recognise the contribution and commitment you make and hope to see some familiar faces at the Carers Day Out, Redfern Community Centre: analytics-au.clickdimensions.com/cn/aosfc/carer…

This week we celebrate and recognise the contribution and commitment of family and friend carers.
National Carers Week is celebrated with a range of entertainment, wellbeing and relaxation activities, all for the amazing CARERS 🥰carersnsw.org.au/training-event…

Thurs @ The Seniors Expo was about celebrating older people in the Blue Mountains and supporting them to live independently. We were there as a reminder that everyone has the right to live free from abuse and to check in on personal wellbeing. Thank you
BM City Council 💛

💻 A simple way we can protect older people from online scams is to help them learn the ABCs of cyber security.

Thanks to National Seniors Australia and the AFP there’s new 90-second videos that explain the main online scams targeting older people: nationalseniors.com.au/afp-videos

Do you have an idea for a project that could help seniors come together, meet new people and stay connected? 🎨🕺📚

Applications for the Connecting Seniors Grants program are now open for local councils and incorporated not-for profit organisations. See: bit.ly/48EjWQI

The Voice Referendum is coming up! Working together with DeafConnect we have released a series of unbiased, informational videos on our website to help you prepare for the vote. Check it out at: deafaustralia.org.au/the-voice-refe…

📢 Multicultural NSW's Stronger Together Grants Program is NOW OPEN!
Are you part of a multicultural or multifaith community group?

Here's your chance to bring your cultural celebrations to life! Grants ranging from $5,000 to $15,000 are available to support grassroots festivals…