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Towards an Elder Abuse Manifesto – or not

Towards an Elder Abuse Manifesto – or not. Towards an Elder Abuse Manifesto – or not?. Very few specific Elder Abuse Policies BUT “celebrate seniors”, or “value the importance of dignity and respect for the aged”

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Towards an Elder Abuse Manifesto – or not

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  1. Towards an Elder Abuse Manifesto – or not

  2. Towards an Elder Abuse Manifesto – or not?

  3. Very few specific Elder Abuse Policies • BUT • “celebrate seniors”, or • “value the importance of dignity and respect for the aged” • however these are vague, undefined and often not backed up by the prioritisation of policies that engage with these sentiments *

  4. Elections…. Elections are ONLY about votes, NOT about policies to run the country No votes in Elder Abuse as it’s an issue that is “difficult to understand”, “complex”, “scary”, “doesn’t exist”, “only applies to a small number of people”

  5. Therefore…. • Need to lobby and implement changes BETWEEN • Elections, and NOT as part of an election • campaign.

  6. Therefore…. • Need to implement changes BETWEEN elections. • There is more time to explain the issues, and why it applies to almost everyone • It’s NOT a partisan issue • It is obviously the right thing to do • It is unlikely to loose votes or attract criticism from opposition parties • Not many people will notice it anyway!

  7. So …. • Do what you can to raise awareness in the community

  8. So …. • Talk to parties BEFORE elections but don’t expect – and consider NOT asking for, a promise

  9. To prepare…. • Think like a politician – what will the electorate understand and accept?

  10. To prepare…. • Think like a politician – what will the electorate understand and accept • In the context of an election • DON’T ask for money for research • DON’T ask for money to train GPs • DON’T ask for money for screening and assessment tools

  11. And the manifesto?…. • I’ll be compiling a list of policies that parties should consider, and I’ll put it on the Advocare Inc website • www.advocare.org.au • before WEAAD

  12. My Top 6… • 1. Awareness Campaign • 2. Office for the Prevention of Elder Abuse – Located in the Premier’s or Prime Minister’s Department • 3. Registration and Auditing of EPAs – with education

  13. My Top 6… • 4. EA Legal Services and other multidisciplinary teams • 5. Support for Carers inc tax breaks and employment flexibility • 6. Greater Support for Advocacy Agencies /Helplines

  14. Advocare Greg Mahney International Callers: + 61 8 9479 7566 Email:gregm@advocare.org.au Website: www.advocare.org.au

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