A detailed look at the Social Worker-Lawyer Intervention Model for Elder Abuse

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Caxton Legal Centre’s Seniors Legal and Support Service has produced a comprehensive document introducing and explaining the intricacies of its unique social worker-lawyer intervention model. The report states: “Elder abuse is a human rights issue. Older people are vulnerable to abuse, mistreatment and exploitation. Interventions should simultaneously promote a life free from abuse, and support … Continue reading A detailed look at the Social Worker-Lawyer Intervention Model for Elder Abuse

Seniors Legal and Support Service use drama to educate about elder abuse

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Caxton staff performing a roleplay

Caxton's Seniors Legal and Support Service have been using drama to help illuminate people's understanding of the dynamics that can play out when seniors experience elder abuse. Staff perform short role plays that demonstrate how family relationships can make stopping elder abuse a highly emotional, stressful process and some of the positive outcomes that older … Continue reading Seniors Legal and Support Service use drama to educate about elder abuse

New resources developed by the Seniors Rights Service NSW

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A senior woman looks directly at the camera

In February 2018, the Seniors Rights Service of NSW hosted the 5th National Elder Abuse Conference. To further the conversations generated by the conference, Seniors Rights Service engaged Ellen Fanning to conduct a series of interviews with experts who attended the conference. These videos, along with a discussion sheet for each video, are freely available … Continue reading New resources developed by the Seniors Rights Service NSW

Launch of Elder Abuse Action Australia

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Caxton director, Scott McDougall addresses the launch of Elder Abuse Action Australia

Caxton Legal Centre is proud to be involved with the foundation of a new national peak body, Elder Abuse Action Australia (EAAA). Launched on Thursday by federal Attorney-General, the Hon. Christian Porter MP, EAAA will support the national coordination and advocacy of issues related to the prevention of elder abuse. Founding director of EAAA and director … Continue reading Launch of Elder Abuse Action Australia

A report from the 5th National Elder Abuse Conference in Sydney 19-20 February 2018

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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

I am so thankful to have my freedom again

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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

Caxton helps Beth live her final months in peace

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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

Call for national commitment to stamp out elder abuse

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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

Submission to the Domestic and Family Violence Protection Act 2012 Review

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young parents and their children looking away from the camera

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