Policy to prevent elder abuse
November 30, 2009
THE Greens have pledged to push for greater strategies to prevent the unseen epidemic of elder abuse.
An estimated 4000 Tasmanians suffering elder abuse each year.
Greens health and human service spokeswoman Cassy O'Connor today launched a $500,000 Elder Abuse Prevention Strategy.
Tasmania is one of the only states not to have implemented strategies to prevent physical, emotional or financial abuse of vulnerable elderly people.
The strategy proposes to develop a whole of government approach to combating the problem, establishes a new Office of Seniors' Support within the Department of Health and Human Services, initiates an extensive state-wide review to determine the extent of the problem and establishes the framework for legislative review and a community education and support program.
"Laws governing power of attorney, guardianship, family violence and whistleblowers will be examined to identify how they can be strengthened to prevent elder abuse and protect vulnerable Tasmanians," Ms O'Connor said.
"There is no justification for allowing the current situation and complete absence of policy to continue."
SOURCE: The Mercury, Tasmania, Australia
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