Support services for reporting abuse of adults

Part of the Powers of Attorney and guardianship topic

Access support services if you believe an adult who may have impaired capacity is being abused or pressured to make decisions.


  • Non-government

Elder Abuse Helpline

Provides free and confidential advice for anyone experiencing elder abuse or who suspects someone they know may be experiencing elder abuse.

Elder abuse Helpline website

  • Non-government

1800RESPECT

Provides a national, confidential online and telephone counselling, information and referral service available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

1800RESPECT website

  • Non-government

Aged and Disability Advocacy Australia

ADA Australia provides free and confidential advocacy services for older people and people with disability across Queensland.

ADA Australia website

  • Non-government

Community legal centres

Provides free legal advice about your situation.

Community legal centres website

  • Independent statutory body

Queensland Human Rights Commission

An independent government agency where you can make complaints of discrimination, sexual harassment, vilification, victimisation and breaches of human rights.

Queensland Human Rights Commission website

  • Non-government

Queensland Law Society

Provides information about finding a solicitor for legal advice.

Queensland Law Society website

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