We have become the first police force in Australia to partner with the aged care sector in an innovative new effort to stop the abuse of older people. ⁣ The effort has seen specialist police team up with the sector to visit aged care facilities across the state and ensure workers know the signs of abuse and how to report it. ⁣ ⁣ The visits include presentations with police and the sector – including Elder Rights Advocacy – to educate workers and the broader community on the forms of abuse, as well as providing advice on how to seek help if workers witness or suspect offending is occurring. ⁣ ⁣ Police see firsthand the impact of older members of the community being abused each year with the crime ranging from physical and sexual assault to serious neglect and mistreatment.⁣ ⁣ While police continue to respond to increasing rates of abuse of older people, it remains underreported. ⁣ ⁣ We are committed to responding to all types of abuse of older people, supporting victims and holding per...