World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD)

World Elder Abuse Awareness Day is held each year on 15 June. The day was designated by the United Nations General Assembly to raise awareness of the abuse, mistreatment and neglect experienced by older people.

It is a time for communities to come together, speak up against elder abuse and challenge the ageism that often drives it.

For more than ten years, COTA Tasmania has marked World Elder Abuse Awareness Day through our annual regional walks, bringing communities together to stand in solidarity, start conversations and advocate for a safer, more respectful Tasmania for older people.

Try a Celebrate Ageing | Seniors Month Recipe

Celebrate the theme of food by trying one of these special recipes:

• Zeppole (Italian Donuts) by Chef Mele|a delicious, traditional treat that brings people together. [View the recipe here]
• Lemonade Scones|a community favourite from Warrane Mornington Neighborhood Centre Inc., where meals are lovingly served to enrich lives. [Download the recipe here]
• Healthy Ageing Apple Pudding (See Page 7 of our Seniors Week Guide)

Celebrate Ageing | Seniors Month Chatterbox:

Need a fun way to start a conversation across generations? Try the COTA Seniors WeekChatterbox–a playful tool designed to spark connection.

Download the Chatterbox here

Download the instructions here (print, cut, and fold!)