Abuse and neglect of vulnerable adults in NSW – the need for action – 2 November 2018

ISBN 978-1-925569-96-4
Category Reports to Parliament
Publication Date 2 November 2018

Summary

This report demonstrates the need for a comprehensive safeguarding approach in NSW for vulnerable adults living in the community – including an effective response to the abuse and neglect of both vulnerable adults with disability and older people. The Ombudsman has called on the NSW Government to implement the recommendations of the NSW Law Reform Commission to establish an independent statutory position of a Public Advocate with investigative functions.

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