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Evaluation of the National Plan to Respond to the Abuse of Older Australians

Final report

Published Date: 1.7.2024

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Theme: Service systems

Sub-theme: Aged care services

Elder abuse Evaluation Aged care

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Theme: Service systems

Sub-theme: Aged care services

View Publication Elder abuse Evaluation Aged care

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Evaluation of the National Plan to Respond to the Abuse of Older Australians

Final report

Published Date: 1.7.2024

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  • Author/ Authors

    Jade McEwen, Rachel Carson, Rae Kaspiew, John De Maio, Briony Horsfall, Bianca Brijnath, Peter Feldman, Rachel Muoio

  • Suggested citation (APA 7th edition)

    McEwen, J., Carson, R., Kaspiew, R., De Maio, J., Horsfall, B., Brijnath, B., Feldman, P. and Muoio, R. (2024). Evaluation of the National Plan to Respond to the Abuse of Older Australians: Final report. Australian Institute of Family Studies.

Long Summary

This report sets out the Australian Institute of Family Studies (AIFS) findings of an evaluation of Australia’s first National Plan to Respond to the Abuse of Older Australians (Elder Abuse) 2019–2023 (the National Plan). The National Plan was developed to address concern about the abuse of older Australians particularly in the context of an ageing population.

    Key Messages for Carers


  • The National Plan to Respond to the Abuse of Older Australians, and initiatives under it, have increased understanding about elder abuse.
  • More work is needed to support diverse communities and older people with disability.
  • Including older people’s voices at the centre should be an important ongoing priority.

  • Key Messages for Policy Makers


  • The National Plan to Respond to the Abuse of Older Australians has been a valuable mechanism for uniting governments, agencies and organisations towards responding to the abuse of older people in Australia.
  • The National Plan has furthered understandings about the nature and prevalence of elder abuse and highlighted the value in jurisdictions working collectively to build the evidence base.
  • Further work is needed to continue the important efforts of governments, organisations and individuals, including by focusing on the needs of diverse communities and older people with disability, and by orientating further action towards prevention.

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