Elder Abuse is often a hidden problem in our society. Behaviours that we would find completely abhorrent and unacceptable, are often experienced by older people – and this abuse frequently goes unreported.
OTA Queensland, the seniors peak body, has called on the newly elected Government to honour older Queenslanders with practical support.
"All Members of Parliament need to represent the older people in their electorates who are doing it tough," said COTA Queensland Chief Executive, Mark Tucker-Evans