Join Aged Rights Advocacy Service in an online forum to mark World Elder Abuse Awareness Day.
Our theme for WEAAD in 2020 is: Together we are better
We can all do our part to improve the overall wellbeing of older Australians, particularly in our current COVID-19 environment. The support of family, friends and community services can assist an older person to retain control of their life, enhance their wellbeing and help them to maintain their independence, no matter where they live. Through working together, we can also ensure older people are aware of the supports available and how to access them.
Together we are better
- Together we are better in supporting older Australians who are experiencing abuse
- Together we are better in safeguarding older Australians from abuse
- Together we are better in providing a supportive environment so that Australians have longer, healthier and more productive lives
- Together we are better in developing new models of care to keep older Australians at the centre of innovation.
Panellists:
- Hon Dr Kay Patterson AO, Age Discrimination Commissioner, Australian Human Rights Commission
- Janet Anderson, Aged Care Quality and Safety Commissioner, Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission
- Carolanne Barkla, Chief Executive, Aged Rights Advocacy Service
- Geoff Rowe, Chief Executive, Aged and Disability Advocacy Australia
- Cassie Mason, Director, Office for Ageing Well, SA Health
Who should participate in the WEAAD online forum?
- Aged care and community service providers
- Community members
- Law enforcement workers
- Government – Local, State/Territory and Commonwealth
- Researchers
- Tertiary students
- Education and training organisations
- Health and allied health professionals
When:
Friday, 12th June 2020, 10am - 11.30am (ACST)
The Q&A session with the panellists after their presentations will be an opportunity for you to get answers to the important questions you have.
Have a question for the panel?
You can email your question(s) ahead of the forum to events@agedrights.asn.au.
Other information
- This forum will be run through Zoom.
- This forum will be recorded, and then available on our website www.sa.agedrights.asn.au.
- To receive a link to the recording shortly after the forum ends, register for the forum (even if you can’t attend it live).
For further information, contact ARAS on (08) 8232 5377 or toll-free 1800 700 600 or email events@agedrights.asn.au.