World Elder Abuse Awareness Day 2024
World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD) is commemorated on 15 June each year. On this day people are encouraged to make a united stand against all forms of abuse against older people in our global communities.
In addition to our commitment to reduce elder abuse in Western Australia through the Elder Abuse Strategy, Communities works in partnership with key stakeholders each year to recognise and promote WEAAD as well as encouraging people to wear purple (the symbolic colour of WEAAD) to show their support.
During the week of WEAAD, Communities encourages all Western Australians to get involved in raising awareness and learning more about elder abuse in the community.
Register your 2024 event now!
To register your WEAAD event (Western Australia only), please click on the "Register your event" button below.
WEAAD Regional Grants program 2024
The WEAAD Regional Grants Program provides grants of up to $3,000 for regional local governments and registered not for profits to hold WEAAD initiatives between 10 June and 30 June to raise awareness of elder abuse.
Metropolitan based organisations with expertise in Elder Abuse can also apply for funding to deliver in person activities in regional areas.
The grants program is an opportunity to increase awareness of elder abuse in regional communities and for the broader community to participate in awareness raising activities.
The WEAAD Regional Grants Program is coordinated by Northern Suburbs Community Legal Centre (NSCLC) in partnership with the Department of Communities. To find out more, visit the NSCLC website.
