- 22 regional organisations to receive up to $3,000 each to mark World Elder Abuse Awareness Day on 15 June
- Western Australians urged to "Wise Up, Rise Up Against Elder Abuse"
- Cook Government committed to the prevention of elder abuse
Seniors and Ageing Minister Don Punch today announced the recipients of funding for regional initiatives that raise awareness of elder abuse on World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD) on 15 June.
Regional local governments and registered not-for-profit organisations around WA were invited to apply for grants to hold events and activities between 10 and 30 June to celebrate WEAAD.
Metropolitan based organisations were also eligible to apply to run in-person activities in regional areas.
There are 22 organisations set to receive up to $3,000 each for events across the Pilbara, Gascoyne, Kimberley, Great Southern, South West, Goldfields, Peel and Wheatbelt regions.
Events planned include information workshops, education seminars, morning teas and art projects to support local people to work together to identify and respond to elder abuse in their local community.
The grants program is being funded by the Department of Communities and managed by the Northern Suburbs Community Legal Centre.
WEAAD has been officially recognised by the United Nations since 2011 and provides an opportunity for people around the world to unite in voicing opposition to elder abuse and the suffering it inflicts upon older people.
The tagline "Wise Up, Rise Up Against Elder Abuse" encourages the Western Australian community to find out more about elder abuse, recognise the signs, access support, and take action in their own lives and communities to stop it from happening.
For more information about WEAAD and events around WA, go tohttps://www.wa.gov.au/organisation/department-of-communities/world-elder-abuse-awareness-day
As stated by Seniors and Ageing Minister Don Punch:
"Elder abuse and the mistreatment of older people is a significant issue in our community that has attracted national and local attention, as well as growing momentum for action.
"It is a complex social, health and human rights issue experienced and carried out by Western Australians of all backgrounds.
"This grants program is designed to highlight World Elder Abuse Awareness Day in regional areas and builds on a successful regional grants program last year.
"Every older Western Australian has a right to feel and be safe. It is vital that as many people as possible are aware of this significant issue and how and where to access support and information.
"People seeking support can call the WA Elder Abuse Helpline and Information Service on 1300 724 679."
2024 World Elder Abuse Awareness Day Grant recipients
Organisation |
Event Name |
Event Date |
Region |
Location |
TYM4CHANGE (Aboriginal Mental Health Service) |
Prevention of Elder Abuse - Morning Tea |
Thursday, 20 June 2024 |
South West |
Narrogin |
Northwest Multicultural Association |
Elder Abuse Morning Tea |
Saturday, 15 or Sunday, 16 June 2024 |
Pilbara |
Karratha |
Shire of Carnarvon |
Raising Awareness about Elder Abuse in Carnarvon |
Various events held between: Monday, 10 - Sunday, 16 June, week-long activities |
Gascoyne |
Carnarvon |
Nirrumbuk Aboriginal Corporation |
Broome Community Elders - Elder Abuse Morning Tea |
Wednesday, 19 June 2024 |
Kimberley |
Broome |
Hudson Road Family Centre |
World Elder Abuse Awareness Day - Empowering Seniors to be Savvy |
Wednesday, 19 June 2024 |
South West |
Bunbury |
Denmark Community Resource Centre Inc |
Elder Abuse Information Morning Tea |
Thursday, 13 June 2024 |
Great Southern |
Denmark |
Gascoyne Community Services Aboriginal Corporation (AKA ABC Foundation) |
Elders Social Outing for World Elder Abuse Awareness Day |
Wednesday, 19 and Thursday, 20 June 2024 |
Gascoyne |
Carnarvon |
Broome Regional Aboriginal Medical Service (BRAMS) |
Empowering Elders, Respect In Ageing |
Saturday, 15 June 2024 |
Kimberley |
Broome |
Shire of Pingelly |
Planting some HOPE (World Elder Abuse Awareness) |
Sunday, 23 June 2024 |
Wheatbelt |
Pingelly |
Albany & Regional Volunteer Services |
World Elder Abuse Awareness Day Morning Tea |
Sunday, 16 June 2024 |
Great Southern |
Lockyer |
Kondinin Community Resource Centre |
Kondinin Community World Elder Abuse Awareness Day Warm Safe Home Project |
Saturday, 15 June 2024 |
Wheatbelt |
Kondinin |
Marra Worra Worra Aboriginal Corporation |
World Elder Abuse Awareness Day |
Thursday, 13 June 2024 |
Kimberley |
Fitzroy Crossing |
Goldfields Community Legal Centre #1 |
Wise Words Workshop Kalgoorlie (Elder Abuse Awareness) |
Wednesday, 19 June 2024 |
Goldfields |
Kalgoorlie |
Waratah Support Centre |
Our Elders keep us strong |
Various events held on: Monday 10, Monday 17, Wednesday 19 and Monday 24 June |
South West |
Bunbury, Harvey, Collie, Busselton |
Bruce Rock Community Resource Centre |
Shine Bright for World Elder Abuse Day event |
Wednesday, 12 June 2024 |
Wheatbelt |
Bruce Rock |
Shire of Victoria Plains |
SoVP World Elder Abuse Awareness Day |
Wednesday, 26 June 2024 |
Wheatbelt |
Bolgart |
Bridgetown Community Resource Centre |
Bridgetown is AWARE, World Elder Abuse Awareness Day |
Monday, 10 and Saturday, 15 June 2024 |
South West |
Bridgetown |
Peel Community Legal Services Inc |
Community Conversation - "Can We Prevent Elder Abuse?" |
Thursday, 13 June 2024 |
Peel |
Mandurah |
Goldfields Community Legal Centre #2 |
Wise Words Workshop #2 Kambalda (Elder Abuse Awareness) |
Wednesday, 19 June 2024 |
Goldfields |
Kambalda |
Boddington Hospital Auxiliary Inc |
Boddington Purple Road Senior Abuse Awareness event |
Thursday, 13 June 2024 |
Peel |
Boddington |
Aboriginal Family Legal Services |
Stories, Education, Awareness: Elders Morning Tea |
Tuesday, 18 June 2024 |
Goldfields |
Kalgoorlie |
Moorditj Koort Aboriginal Corporation |
Elder Abuse Awareness - Looking out for our Elders |
Various events held between: Monday, 10 - Sunday, 30 June 2024 |
Wheatbelt |
Kellerberrin, Moora, Quairading and Wongan Hills and Northam |
