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EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION CLOSES IN FIVE DAYS ... HURRY! Register NOW & SAVE! |
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Don't miss out! Just five days remain to take advantage of the Conference early bird registration rates, closing at midnight this Sunday, 19 November. Will you be part of making change? Join over 500 delegates who will come together at the 5th National Elder Abuse Conference to exchange ideas, solutions and experiences and to work together making change. Featured Article  As Australia faces the ‘inescapable demographic
destiny’ of an ageing population, the potential reach of elder abuse may
grow. The World Health Organization (WHO) has estimated that the prevalence
rate of elder abuse in high- or middle-income countries, like Australia, ranges
from 2% to 14%. In this context, the ALRC’s landmark report Elder Abuse—A National Legal Response (ALRC Report 131) was released in June
2017. The Report was the culmination of 15 months’ research, 117 consultations
and more than 450 submissions. The Report presented the government with 43 recommendations for law reform spearheaded by a National Plan to combat elder abuse. The report made recommendations in a broad range of areas including aged care, banking, enduring documents and guardianship, wills, family agreements, superannuation, social security and safeguarding adults at risk.
While there is much work to be done, it is
encouraging to see implementation and positive activity around the ALRC report,
including government funding for new research on the prevalence of elder abuse
and the establishment of a new national elder abuse peak body. The banking
sector is reportedly moving to better educate frontline staff about signs of
financial abuse, and the Carnell Report on national aged care endorsed the ALRC
recommendation for a new serious incident response scheme. The Elder Abuse
working group of state and territory A-Gs, announced by the Attorney-General,
should see continued momentum and action on ALRC recommendations. Be part of making change! Join us at the 5th National Elder Abuse Conference Together Making Change and be part of creating innovative solutions to minimise the risk of elder abuse and working towards ending the abuse and exploitation of older people. Featured Keynote and Plenary Speakers
With a range of topics covering legal, health, social and policy, as well as presentations focussing on priority populations including disadvantaged and vulnerable older people, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender and intersex people, the Program reflects the diversity of Australia's older people. Click here to view the draft program NOW! | |||||||||||||||
Registration Early bird registration rates are available until 19th November: Delegate Registration: early bird rate: $725 register before 19 November 2017 (standard rate: $845 register after 20 November 2017) Senior & Student Registration: early bird registration rate: $485 register before 19 November 2017 (standard registration rate: $550 register after 20 November 2017) Your registration includes: * Attendance at all sessions (for the day/s you have registered) * Morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea * Conference briefing pack. For further information about ticket types, prices and to register, please visit the Conference website. | |||||||||||||||
Conference Social Event The Hon Kay Patterson, Age Discrimination Commissioner, Human Rights Commission is guest of honour at the Conference social event. Master of Ceremonies at the event will be Virginia Trioli with entertainment by Shauna Jensen. | |||||||||||||||
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