Download flyers about Preventing Financial Elder Abuse here.

Older women play a critical role in supporting their families and communities. In an environment of increasing social and financial pressure, older women must also ensure that they do not jeopardise their own security when asked to help those they love. Some of the worst cases of financial elder abuse are perpetrated by those closest to us, and begin with seemingly small transgressions, often culminating in the inadvertent surrendering of power, authority and financial security. Unfortunately, unless we recognise this potential and initiate steps to protect ourselves early, communication can break down, with the situation and the relationship deteriorating.

'How Could They?' begins a series of 5 brochures exploring legal and financial issues for older women.

for older women considering ‘Granny Flats’ - A Room of One’s Own (218KB)

for older women negotiating new relationships - Love at Last! (216KB)

for older lesbians negotiating new relationships - Over the Rainbow (162KB)

for older women considering gifts and loans - One Good Deed... (223KB)

for older women considering going Guarantor - Safe as Houses? (185KB)

Also available is 'It Could Be You' (748KB), a report on older women's experience of homelessness and the reflection of that experience in policy.

These brochures have been developed by and for older women, based on real situations.

The questions, strategies and resources contained in each brochure have been designed to empower older women with tools to resolve problems and strengthen their position, without jeopardizing their personal relationships.

This has been a collaborative project, made possible with the resources of The University of Western Sydney, The Older Women’s Network NSW, and The Law and Justice Foundation of NSW.

For more information...

Beth Eldridge

Coordinator

Older Women's Network NSW Inc.

87 Lower Fort Street, Millers Point NSW 2000

ph: 02 9247 7046   fx: 02 9247 4202

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www.ownnsw.org.au