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State and federal governments urged to deal with elder abuse

Natasha Short from the Kimberley Birds group was the lead researcher on the 'No More Humbug'

Natasha Short from the Kimberley Birds group was the lead researcher on the 'No More Humbug' Source: Supplied

Advocates and frontline workers say the pandemic has increased the incidence of different forms of elder abuse - financial, legal, emotional, physical and neglect.


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By Biwa Kwan

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Advocates and frontline workers say the pandemic has increased the incidence of different forms of elder abuse - financial, legal, emotional, physical and neglect.



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