World Elder Abuse Awareness Day events
Age Concern elder abuse and neglect prevention services, other providers and Age Concern New Zealand mark this international day with a range of events and activities to combat elder abuse and neglect.
Event calendar
Sponsor | Event | When/where |
Age Concern Kaitaia | Unveiling of community buses with It's Not OK messages by Hon John Carter | 12 June |
Age Concern Auckland, North Shore, Counties Manukau | Information tables in Auckland hospitals | 15 June |
Age Concern | Professional Seminar: Ethical Dilemmas in EANP | Chartwell Room (pre-registration only) 15 June |
Age Concern | Intergenerational Concert at | No charge. everyone welcome, 12 June |
Age Concern | Seminar on Enduring Power of Attorney, presented by Phil Clarke LLB | 25 June, REAP |
Age Concern | Tokoroa - | 15 June, St Marks Community Lounge in |
Taranaki Elder Protection Service Te Hauora Pou Heretanga | The Great Debate “Children should look after their elderly parents” | 16 June, 1.30pm Upstairs– TSB Stadium New Plymouth, all welcome |
Age Concern Tairawhiti | Concert" *THE SOCIETY OF MAORI SHOWBANDS* Sir Howard Morrison in attendance | 13 June 6.00pm, War Memorial Theatre Saturday, entry by donation |
Timaru Elder Support | EAN forum will take a holistic and collaborative approach to discussing the issue and tackling root causes. | Monday at the Caroline Bay Community Lounge. 9am to 11.45am |
Age Concern Otago | Afternoon Tea for people involved in EAN Prevention | 15 June, 3pm, Octagon Seniors Club, 9 The Octagon |
Age Concern Otago | Launch of new community bus with Respect advertising messages | 15 June |
Age Concern New Zealand | New resources to combat elder abuse: It's all about Respect brochure and handbook | June 2009 |
Age Concern New Zealand and Ministry of Social Development | Launch and distribution of new It's Not OK resource on elder abuse | 15 June |
Bank of | Launch of new Preventing Financial Abuse information for bank staff | BNZ Intranet, 15 June |



