What is social abuse?

Have you been seeing a lot less of an older loved one lately? Or is someone stopping you from seeing your friends and family? These could be signs of social abuse – when someone tries to cut you off from your friends or family. It’s a way they might try to control or manipulate you. Social abuse is a form of elder abuse, which is when an older person is mistreated by someone they trust or rely on. If you're worried about yourself or an older loved one, free support...

How to protect yourself when your partner is gambling

If your partner’s gambling is starting to take a toll on you or your relationship, you’re not alone. While gambling can be harmless fun when it’s kept in check, things can sometimes spiral — leading to stress, arguments, money worries, and breakdown in trust. We’ve put together some advice to help you protect yourself, your money, and the people you care about when gambling starts to feel like a problem. We’ll also go through what free support options are available in Queensland.

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Caring for our kids during natural disasters

It’s normal that as we prepare ourselves, our homes, and our family for what natural disasters might bring, our kids’ emotions may not be top of mind. Thankfully, there are some simple ways you can support your children to remain calm, feel safe and prepared, and manage any emotions that come up for them.  We […]

What does elder abuse look like?

Elder abuse is the mistreatment of seniors by a trusted individual. We discuss signs of elderly abuse and how you can help yourself or an older loved one.

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