Help & support
When a trusted person misuses their position or causes financial harm to an older person. Financial abuse of older people can take many forms and can happen to anyone.
It hurts people. Beyond financial loss, it can also limit a person's access to a safe home, adequate food or medical care. Other serious impacts include anxiety and depression.
Financial abuse of older people takes many forms and can include repeated or one-off actions, inaction and even threats.
Common forms of abuse are:
The guide we’ve created contains information, resources and practical activities to help you better understand and prevent financial abuse of older people, including you and your loved ones.
At the end of the guide you'll find a list of support services available.
It was developed by CommBank in partnership with a large range of community and academic experts.
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