NEWS
Last chance to secure your spot
LAST CHANCE TO SECURE YOUR SPOT!! With only 6 days left until NEAC 2019, it’s your last chance to secure a ticket!! Join our panel discussions and be a part of putting a stop to Elder Abuse. This conference is not to be missed. Find out more about the NEAC 2019 program here. Don’t miss out…
Only eleven days left to register!!
Bringing Rights into the diverse Australian Landscape In Australia, we enjoy many freedoms, although they may not be clear or written down. However we are talking more about Rights, and this will be a focus at Rock the Boat. So, how do we get rights recognised for older Australians in their homes, in hospital and…
How do I balance human rights with duty of care?
Respectfully upholding a person’s human rights, while working within the parameters of duty of care, is an ongoing issue for all providers within the health and aged care sector. Some of the sensitive questions that arise include: When should people make their own decisions, either by themselves or with support? What if I have concerns…
More NEAC Panels Revealed
Introducing Panel Session 1.2 – How can the Australian Aged Care Act be changed to provide a stronger safety net for older Australians? In continuing our theme of ‘Rock the Boat’, the 2019 National Elder Abuse Conference will see interactive dialogues between expert panelists and our audience in driving action-orientated discussions. Day 1 of the…
Conference Update
Meet our first panel on day 2… Day 2 of the Conference will focus on Justice & Safeguarding and we’d like to introduce you to our first panel that day – “Through the human rights looking glass – a legal perspective” featuring the following presenters: Bethany Brown (Human Rights Watch, New York, USA) Dr John…
The countdown is on for NEAC
In keeping with the theme ‘Rock the Boat’, the NEAC 2019 conference program will feature panels of experts, thought leaders and agitators, along with an anticipated 500 delegates from around the country, to share motivations, knowledge and skills to progress the protection of older Australians in dynamic and collaborative formats. So, don’t expect a talkfest. This is not your usual…
Conference update: New speaker and early bird prices
Speaker announcement: Anne Connolly We are excited to announce that renowned investigative journalist Anne Connolly will be joining our impressive line-up of conference speakers! In a career spanning more than 25 years, Anne has worked as a reporter, producer and journalist with leading media outlets including The Australian and the ABC. Winner of four Walkley…
Trade Exhibition Spaces EOI’s now open!
Limited Exhibition Spaces available at the National Elder Abuse Conference / 500 delegates / 2 days – EOI now open! Hosted by ADA Australia and Caxton Legal Centre on 22 and 23 July at the Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre, the 6th National Elder Abuse Conference (NEAC 2019) will be an opportunity to drive real…
Program and International Speaker Announced!
Expert international keynote speaker announced: Bethany Brown, Human Rights Watch (USA). We’re thrilled to announce our second international keynote speaker – all the way from New York! Bethany Brown, a researcher in older people’s rights at US Human Rights Watch, has officially joined the NEAC 2019 line-up. Bethany has worked on policy and advocacy for…
National Elder Abuse Conference Registrations Now Open
NATIONAL ELDER ABUSE CONFERENCE REGISTRATIONS NOW OPEN ADA Australia and Caxton Legal Centre are excited to announce registrations for the 2019 National Elder Abuse Conference (NEAC) are now open! Register to attend the conference today. The 2019 National Elder Abuse Conference will be an action-oriented, inspiring two days of keynote addresses, expert panels, interactive…