Category: Elder Abuse Prevention
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Trauma is common
Trauma is a reaction to a distressing incident which can happen at any stage of life.Recognising the signs, showing respect and knowing where to get help and support are great skills to have. We’ve teamed up with Lifeline Tasmania to create a short, easy-to-read information sheet for staff working in residential aged care. It offers…
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Lifelong Respect Walks – Save the Date
One in six Australians aged 65 or over living in the community are abused every year. Help COTA Tasmania to raise awareness, take action and fight for Lifelong Respect.
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Opinion Piece – WALK AND TALK IN BID TO STOP ELDER ABUSE
Many Tasmanians will band together next month in statewide walks as part of World Elder Abuse Day to raise awareness of a growing issue within our communities. It’s therefore timely to focus on elder abuse, what it is, and why it’s so important to speak out and support those who may be suffering in
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WHO Global Report Highlights Hidden Costs of Ageism
The World Health Organization has released the first global report on Ageism. COTA Australia CEO Ian Yates says the report shows how pervasive ageism is in workplaces and health, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Taking to the streets in Burnie for World Elder Abuse Awareness Day
This year, Burnie joins our World Elder Abuse Awareness Day fold, with a walk, a morning tea and the added pleasure of the Ageing My Way exhibition – photographs and quotes to start conversations about what matters to us as we age. There’ll be walks and refreshments in Hobart and Launceston too.
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Older Age No Protection from Violence against Women
On the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, COTA Tasmania is urging people of all ages and genders to call out online disrespect towards women.
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Ageing My Way Exhibition Now Online
If you were unable to visit the Ageing May Way exhibition in Hobart earlier this month, all is not lost. We’ve made the display panels available online.
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“Ageism is at the heart of aged care failure”
“How we talk about older people primes us to care less and spend less” says Dr Susan Banks
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Generations Unite to Combat Elder Abuse
Concerned citizens of all ages rallied in Hobart and Launceston on 15 June in COTA Tasmania’s annual Walks Against Elder Abuse.