June 15 is World Elder Abuse Awareness Day and to recognise its importance, the Unite for Action Queensland Elder Abuse Prevention Forum was held in Brisbane.

The event brought in frontline professional workers across various job industries to seek solutions on eliminating elder abuse.  

One in six elderly Australians experience abuse in some form each year and these abuses can include psychological, financial and social.

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Featured In Story: Karen Williams – Principal Solicitor at Aged and Disability Advocates Australia

First aired on The Wire, Friday 13 June 2025