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Hidden in plain sight – how to spot and report elder abuse

Elder abuse is a complex issue that is estimated to impact 1 in 6 older people globally. Here’s how to spot it and what to do about it.

Financial literacy key to equality

Strong financial literacy is critical when it comes to having full control of your financial affairs and achieving financial independence.

Executor Assistance when you need it most

State Trustees provides assistance when Executors would like to retain their role but offset specific estate administration tasks to experts that can deal with legal and financial matters.

Protecting our most vulnerable

Elder abuse can include neglect and mistreatment as well as financial exploitation. Financial abuse is the most common form of abuse. In most of these cases, a person who was in a position of trust either misused money, property or assets for their own benefit.

Do your loved ones know where to look for your Will?

Write, register and store your important documents. They are your voice. Don’t leave them to chance.

Supporting disability employment with Knoxbrooke’s Nursery

Knoxbrooke’s Yarra View Nursery is a social enterprise retail and wholesale nursery employing over 100 adults with an intellectual disability in Mt Evelyn.

Smiling Mind

Learn about how we helped the Smiling Mind foundation implement ways to practice mindfulness in their schools.

A lasting gift for people who are blind or have low vision

Leaving a bequest to State Trustees Australia Foundation can genuinely make an everlasting difference in the community.

Uniting AgeWell

The State Trustees Australia Foundation invested to help establish and implement a support group for carers of people living with dementia.

What to do if you are the Executor

Losing a family member is an overwhelming time. This loss […]

A ‘Life Admin’ you must ENDURE

One task that we always place in the ‘Life Admin’ box is preparing Powers of Attorney. Learn about why you need one and how you get started.

Protecting your disabled child

The purpose of this article is to provide solutions on how to manage your affairs so that your disabled child can benefit from the future setup for them.

When giving is easy

Create an ongoing legacy for a loved one, or family name

How to write a condolence message

The key to writing a condolence message is to keep it short, simple and sincere

Keeping Victorians’ family stories alive

Thank you to the three families who allowed us to capture the moment they shared a ‘cherished thing’

The warning signs of financial elder abuse

Everybody has a right to feel safe, and it may be difficult for victims of elder abuse to talk about their situation.

Leaving a legacy letter for a child

Speak from the heart and in your own voice when you write a legacy letter for your child

Safeguarding someone with a disability

Planning for the future is important especially when you care for a person with a decision-making disability