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Elder abuse awareness conference opens to public

Posted on: Fri 2 Jun 2017

Aged Rights Advocacy Service (ARAS) is holding its annual conference to mark World Elder Abuse Awareness Day.

This year, for the first time, the conference will be open to members of the community.

ARAS Abuse Prevention Program Manager, Doris Gioffre, joined us live in the studio for a chat.

Produced by Lisa Burns

For more information about the World Elder Abuse Awareness Day Conference 2017, click here

To download the World Elder Abuse Awareness Day Community Activity Starter Kit, visit the ARAS website

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