Elder abuse in the African Community in regional Australia

摘要: The aim of this study is to establish whether elder abuse an issue concern for the African community in rural New South Wales. A teaching case methodology used explore phenomenon. This has been identified as appropriate method use when there limited data available. Using two cases, we demonstrate how breakdown cultural practices could leave elderly at risk abuse. We also that problem often hidden from general community. Lack English language and isolation increases vulnerability elderly. Cultural norms culture origin provided basis protection support Urbanization migration lessens by these places greater risk. article highlights importance understanding cultures transition upholding human rights vulnerable groups. recommends more detailed studies phenomenon community, well refugee immigrant communities. Such would extent possible solutions.