The Nationwide Ageing Analysis Institute (NARI) and La Trobe College welcome the Public Session Draft of the brand new Nationwide Plan to Finish the Abuse and Mistreatment of Older Individuals 2024 – 2034 and acknowledge the numerous work and enhancements which were made following analysis of and suggestions on the earlier Nationwide Plan. This 10-year plan will likely be essential in elevating the profile of this important group situation affecting older individuals and taking concrete steps to stop the abuse and mistreatment of older individuals in Australia.

NARI and La Trobe assist the imaginative and prescient and rules underlying the Nationwide Plan and welcome authorities funding within the focus areas recognized within the Nationwide Plan.

Strengths

Strengths of the present plan embody the give attention to precedence teams, danger components, inclusion of these with lived expertise, and early intervention.

Areas for enchancment

Areas for enchancment embody the shortage of specificity, and particulars on dedication to funding the precedence actions. 

Feedback on the National Plan to End the Abuse and Mistreatment of Older People