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Everyone’s Business: Research into responses to the abuse of older people in Western Australia

This study (2020-22) was commissioned as a component of the WA Strategy to Respond to the Abuse of Older People (Elder Abuse) 2019-2029. Over 750 participants contributed to this research, making it the largest study of its kind yet conducted in Western Australia. Participants were consulted from a wide range of sectors including advocacy, aged care, community organisations, counselling, financial services, guardianship, health, legal services, local government, mediation, and police.

The study delivered new findings in relation to the following core research objectives:

  • understanding the types of abuse experienced by older people in Western Australia;
  • mapping agency and service provider responses and referral pathways to understand the ‘service journey’ of older people experiencing or at risk of abuse;
  • exploring best practice recommendations that are suited to Western Australian conditions, taking account of existing resources; and
  • develop a clearer understanding of the distinctive experiences and needs of older people. This includes people living in regional, rural, and remote Western Australia but also diverse populations, including CaLD and LGBTIQ+ older people, who are known to have unique needs and experiences, lower rates of service access and who may be at greater risk of abuse.

Download and read the Final Report from this study.

Funding agencies

The research leading to final report ‘Everyone’s Business’ was commissioned as a component of the WA Strategy to Respond to the Abuse of Older People (Elder Abuse) 2019-2029.

Project duration

January 2020 - December 2022

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