Review of the Prevalence and Characteristics of Elder Abuse in Queensland

This project reviewed current policy, legislative, and service responses to elder abuse in Queensland to provide a snapshot of the current context as well as an evidence base to allow stakeholders, including government and non-government organisations, to better understand the prevalence and characteristics of elder abuse in the state. Current responses and interventions to elder abuse have been mapped to identify issues, needs and gaps in elder abuse prevention and service responses in the state. Research design and activities incorporated detailed input from stakeholders and a dedicated research reference group and elder abuse data from a number of government and non-government stakeholder organisations was synthesised and included in this report.