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How to Talk to Kids About Separation
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13 March 2024
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Protective Factors for Elder Abuse
One in six older Australians report experiencing elder abuse in the past year. Certain factors can affect one’s vulnerability to abuse. Here are some lifestyle habits that can help protect...
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Signs of Being Humbugged in First Nations Elders
Humbugging is when a person makes unreasonable demands from a family member. First Nations Elders can become vulnerable to humbugging as a form of financial elder abuse. Here are some...
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What is gentle parenting?
There are endless approaches – and opinions – when it comes to parenting. ‘Gentle parenting’ has become a popular topic online in recent years, and we’re still learning more about...
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Elder Financial Abuse through Enduring Power of Attorney (EPOA)
An Enduring Power of Attorney (EPOA) gives someone else the legal power to make health and financial decisions on your behalf. Misusing an EPOA against an older person is a...
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How to Support an LGBTQIA+ Senior
The LGBTQIA+ senior community is expected to grow in the coming years. Older people who identify as LGBTQIA+ face unique challenges, which can make it difficult to feel a sense...
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How to Find Your Tribe
Social connection is one of our most important human needs. It’s in our DNA, just like our need for food and water. Studies show that healthy relationships not only increase...
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A History of LGBTQIA+ Rights in Australia
To celebrate Pride, we’ve created a timeline of some of the most notable rights won by LGBTQIA+ communities in Australia over the years. As we celebrate the milestones we’ve achieved,...
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What is milestone anxiety?
Graduate. Buy a house. Get married. Have a baby. Life seems like one big checklist sometimes, and this can cause anxiety around whether you’re ticking things off in time. Maybe...
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Signs of Coercive Control of Older People
Coercive control is a form of abuse in which the abuser exerts power and control over the victim. Older people are especially vulnerable to coercive control as a form of...
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Coping with Abusive Adult Children
If your relationship with your adult child is causing you to feel scared or anxious, you may be experiencing abuse. Adult children are the most common perpetrators of elder abuse....
