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New report reveals urgent need to address neglect of older people and adults with disability in NSW

The NSW Ageing and Disability Commission (ADC), in partnership with the University of NSW Social Policy Research Centre (SPRC), has released a report highlight

We're overdue to address domestic and family violence of older women

The Acting NSW Ageing and Disability Commissioner, Kathryn McKenzie, has welcomed the recent media attention on domestic and family violence of older women.

Ageing and Disability Commission data shows increased reports about abuse by relatives.

The NSW Ageing and Disability Commission (ADC) and Official Community Visitor 2023-24 Annual Reports have been tabled in NSW Parliament and shows increased rep

Allegations of abuse by relatives increases in NSW

Calls and reports have increased over three years to the Ageing and Disability Commission.

Board expands to give greater voice to adults at risk of abuse

New members appointed to the NSW Ageing and Disability Advisory Board will bolster the representation of people with disability and older people with diverse n

Reports about abuse of older people and adults with disability on the rise

New data released today from the Ageing and Disability Commission (ADC) shows a 55.3 per cent increase in reports about older people and adults with disability

First disability abuse prevention Collaborative launches in NSW

Canterbury-Bankstown establishes the first disability abuse focussed Collaborative for NSW.

Official Community Visitor scheme marks 25 years of operation in NSW

Celebrating 25 years of the Official Community Visitor Scheme

One year on for the Ageing and Disability Commission

July 1 marks one year since the Ageing and Disability Commission was established. The Commissioner would like to thank everyone who made the time to meet with

World Elder Abuse Awareness Day

June 15 is World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD), a United Nations designated day to collectively voice our opposition to the abuse of older people, which ca

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