World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD)
World Elder Abuse Awareness Day is held each year on 15 June. The day was designated by the United Nations General Assembly to raise awareness of the abuse, mistreatment and neglect experienced by older people.
It is a time for communities to come together, speak up against elder abuse and challenge the ageism that often drives it.
For more than ten years, COTA Tasmania has marked World Elder Abuse Awareness Day through our annual regional walks, bringing communities together to stand in solidarity, start conversations and advocate for a safer, more respectful Tasmania for older people.
Lifelong Respect Walks
By walking to raise awareness of elder abuse we create a visible and impactful message, that together, we stand against the violation of human rights and all forms of abuse toward older people.
Currently our Lifelong Respect Walks are held in three regions across Tasmania. We invite you to join us in the walks. Please click on the links below to register.
Register & Support our state-wide walks
WEAAD Toolkits & Resources
COTA Tasmania has developed a series of action resources for community, schools and businesses to help raise awareness during WEAAD.
You will find practical and handy tips and resources to help make your activities or events a success.
Download the Toolkits & Resources here:
A3 Poster
A3 Poster
A3 Poster
Social Media Tile
Social Media Tile
Social Media Tile
Create you own WEAAD design
If you would like to create your own social media tiles, we have prepared a few sample designs in Canva. Please click the link below to view and use the templates.
Check the Canva Templates:
Share your event photos with us
If you community, school or business organises any events, activities related to World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD), we encourage you to partner with us.
We can provide you the resources, toolkits and practical tips relevant for the events.
Please submit the form below and share the event photos with us.
WEAAD Events photo submission
This form is to submit photos from your events held to support World Elder Abuse Awareness Day.