Reports

Neglect among Adults with Disability and Older People in NSW

This report examines neglect of older people and adults with disability in NSW, drawing on 474 cases to the ADC. It explores the nature, causes, and contributing factors of neglect, including links to coercive control, abuse, social isolation, and gaps in service involvement. 

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Read the summary report with abstract. (PDF, 238.1 KB)

A summary infographic is available here. (PDF, 967.2 KB)

Joint paper on housing issues for people with disability, older people and carers in NSW (June 2023)

This paper highlights the current and longstanding housing issues that adversely affect older people, people with disability and carers in NSW. 

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Learning from the impact of the COVID-19 response on older people, people with disability and carers in NSW

This paper was prepared by Carers NSW on behalf of the NSW Ageing and Disability Advisory Board.

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Learning from the impact of the COVID-19 response on older people, people with disability and carers in NSW - Report Snapshot

This paper was prepared by Carers NSW on behalf of the NSW Ageing and Disability Advisory Board.

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Review into Disability Advocacy in NSW

An extensive review into the functions and future funding needs of disability advocacy in NSW.

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