Media
Speakers from our conference have featured in the recent media articles listed below.
Media enquiries can be directed to Nicola Rodrigues on mobile: 0433 445 996 and email: nicola.rodrigues@colelawson.com.au
Calls for legislation to make elder abuse a reportable crime 23 July 2019, Channel Ten News
News story on the value of introducing elder abuse legislation.
Banks urged to protect senior Australians from digital scams 23 July 2019, ABC Radio Melbourne
Interview with John McCallum focusing on Powers of Attorney and financial advice.
Fix POA to combat elder financial abuse 23 July 2019, 4BC Radio Brisbane
John McCallum speaks about improvements needed in Power of Attorney system and action needed by banks to combat financial abuse.
Older Australians abused over sexuality and money, conference hears 22 July 2019, Brisbane Times and Sydney Morning Herald
Malloy Rolfe and Catherine Barrett speak about abuse and discrimination of LGBTQI elders. Also features Geoff Rowe and John McCallum.
Older Australians dying on waiting lists 22 July 2019, Mirage News
Ian Henschke discussing inaction despite the high numbers on waiting lists for home care.
Radio interview 22 July 2019, 612 ABC Radio
ADA Australia's Karen Williams talking about how we can better support older people and those with cognitive impairments to make their own health and life decisions.
Tech savvy seniors fighting back against scammers 21 July 2019, news.com.au
Interview with John McCallum focusing on scammers targeting older Australians.
National event hosts Australian-first exhibition of LGBTI elder portraits and stories - 18 July 2019, Aged Care Guide
An exhibition showcasing portraits of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Intersex older Australians will be showcased for the first time in Australia at the 2019 National Elder Abuse Conference.
Tied up for 12 hours: What happened to Terry could happen again under new rules 27 June 2019, ABC News Online
Written by Anne Connolly
Number of Queensland elder abuse cases continues to soar 22 June 2019, The Courier Mail
Features Caxton Legal Centre CEO Cybele Koning
US expert calls out Australia on elder abuse - 20 June 2019, Community Care Review
Paul Greenwood interview
Elder abuse is the perfect crime: if we don't address it, you could be a victim too - 14 June 2019, ABC News Online
Opinion piece by Professor Joseph E Ibrahim
Elderly LGBTQI+ aged care residents say they're being forced 'back into the closet' - 6 June 2019, The Feed SBS
Features presenters Malloy, Dr Catherine Barrett and Samantha Edmonds
I would rather die than live in dementia facilities: sufferer May 17 2019, The Weekly Times
Features Kate Swaffer, dementia advocate and 2017 SA Australian Of The Year.