Janet was unhappy and uncomfortable living in her own home as a result of verbal and emotional abuse she was enduring at the hands of her tenants – and former friends – Lisa-Marie and Michael. Janet was also dismayed to discover her tenants were growing large quantities of illegal plants on the property. Janet contacted … Continue reading SLASS Resolve Janet’s Vexing Case
Caxton Legal Centre's Park and Village Information Link (PAVIL) is travelling through Queensland in 2018 to educate older people about retirement living options, with a focus on informing residents about the increased legal protections provided by changes to retirement village and manufactured homes laws. "Seniors can be particularly vulnerable to exploitative behaviour by those in … Continue reading Information roadshow covers increased protections for retirement village residents
Elder Abuse Action Australia (EAAA) On Sunday afternoon Caxton Legal Centre senior staff joined in a workshop with people from organisations all around Australia to discuss the next steps for Elder Abuse Action Australia, the national peak body Caxton has been involved in establishing over the last 12 months. With the Federal Government poised to … Continue reading A report from the 5th National Elder Abuse Conference in Sydney 19-20 February 2018
The Commonwealth Treasury is currently conducting a consultation about the issue of fees for paper bills and options to reduce consumer detriment. In our submission, Caxton Legal Centre strongly supports a prohibition on paper billing fees as we consider that the issue has particular ramifications for Caxton's clients. Read Caxton Legal Centre’s full submission to the Commonwealth … Continue reading Caxton Legal Centre supports prohibition on paper billing fees
Barbara* was incorrectly diagnosed with dementia and housed in a locked ward of a private aged care facility. Barbara's enduring power of attorney was being misused by her daughter Sharon, who refused to help her find alternative accommodation and who withdrew a significant amount of money from Barbara's bank account. Barbara experienced despair as a … Continue reading I am so thankful to have my freedom again
Beth* was already dying when Caxton’s Family and Elder Law Team (FELT) encountered her as a client. Caxton’s involvement allowed Beth to live her final months free from the violence and controlling behaviour that had dominated the last five years of her life. Beth was a 65-year-old woman who was referred to FELT, following concerns that … Continue reading Caxton helps Beth live her final months in peace
The National Association of Community Legal Centre’s National Older Persons Legal Services Network recently submitted a response to the Australian Law Reform Commission’s inquiry into elder abuse. The submission discussed the need for the establishment of a national entity designed to stamp out elder abuse, stating: An issue as complex and multi-dimensional as elder abuse … Continue reading Call for national commitment to stamp out elder abuse
Community Legal Centres Queensland has released figures showing a 19% increase in reported cases of people aged over 65 seeking legal support for a range of reasons including financial abuse, psychological abuse, neglect and physical abuse.
Introduction This submission is informed by the experience of our lawyers and social workers who have worked in domestic violence matters on behalf of both victims and perpetrators, including in the area of elder abuse.[1] We would be happy to expand upon the ideas ventilated in this submission should that be considered desirable. 1. Is the … Continue reading Submission to the Domestic and Family Violence Protection Act 2012 Review
