Seniors Morning Teas – Questions and Answers
Let’s chat about elder abuse – Questions and Answers As a SPARK member in the Northern Territory for Elder Abuse Action Australia, I am happy to attend Seniors Morning Teas…
The National Plan to End the Abuse and Mistreatment of Older People 2026–2036
The abuse and mistreatment of older people (sometimes called ‘elder abuse’) is a complex health, justice, social and economic issue. It can have devastating consequences for the physical, mental, financial,…
Human resource departments are not there for you.
A common misunderstanding by workers in all positions within a company is that they are there to support you, lets look at their role within a company. Human Resources (HR)…
Older Person Abuse in the Northern Territory
Oct 13, 2025 What this webinar is about: How do you create change in a place where there are almost no services, little legislation, and limited recognition of elder abuse?…
The age barrier: older adults’ experiences of ageism in health care
This report looks at how ageism affects older Australians when they access healthcare. Many patients told us they feel dismissed, spoken over, or treated as 'just a number'. These attitudes…
Ageism lived experience – You’re too old
Lived experience shared with AdvocateNT Contributors personal experience: I broke my wrist badly in the middle of moving house aged 52, seen a Senior Registrar at the Hospital who cuffed/numbed…
Darwin Community Legal Services
DCLS is a free, confidential service that supports members of the community to protect their legal rights. Through fair access to legal advice and support, we advocate to resolve issues…
Challenging age discrimination in Australia – a message from the Age Discrimination Commissioner
We all have the right to live and age with respect, dignity and security. Our rights should not diminish just because we add years to our life. Ageism, abuse and…
Spotlight on the NT
EAAA’s SPARK member in the Northern Territory, Craig Hubbard, recently visited Darwin Community Legal Services (DCLS) and met with Ramnik Walia and Eduardo Sparrenberger. Craig shared highlights of a productive…