Walk Against Elder Abuse 2022
On World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, Wednesday 15 June 2022, please join COTA Tasmania and the councils of Burnie, Hobart and Launceston to Walk Against Elder Abuse.
One in six older Australians living in the community experience elder abuse every year, according to Australia’s first ever national prevalence study, released in December by the Australian Government.
Communities that devalue or ignore older people are more likely to ignore their abuse. The first step towards changing this is for Tasmanians of all generations to stamp out the ageism that helps elder abuse thrive.
Our annual Walks Against Elder Abuse are short enough for most people to participate but long on passion and optimism.
Please bring banners if you are representing an organisation, business or NGO, and wear something purple, the colour of World Elder Abuse Awareness Day. Everyone is welcome. And we hope you can stay after the walk for a free morning tea, provided by Hobart, Burnie and Launceston councils.
Register now by emailing lynm@cotatas.org.au or ringing 6231 3265. (Councils may still be observing COVID density limits in their venues, so please register early if you would like to stay for morning tea.)
Hobart
- Gather in Elizabeth Street Mall at 9.45 am for a 10.00 am start.
Burnie
- Gather in Wilmot Street across the road from the cinemas at 9.45am for a 10am start.
Launceston
- Gather in Civic Square at 11.15 am for an 11.30 am start (please note the Launceston timing is different from last year).
Nothing changes until people change.
If you are concerned that you or anyone you know may be experiencing elder abuse, please call the Tasmanian Elder Abuse Helpline on 1800 441 169 for free, confidential information and referral.
Tasmania’s Walks Against Elder Abuse are supported by the Tasmanian Government.
