Les Jackson

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First reported Jun 16 2013 - Updated Jun 16 2013 - 1 reports

Our hidden shame: One in 20 elderly on Coast suffering abuse

AS MANY as one in 20 elderly people on the Sunshine Coast are victims of abuse.But, like most forms of abuse, the problem is usually hidden behind closed doors or so subtle that few people recognise it.Elder Abuse Prevention Unit co-ordinator Les Jackson ... [Published Fraser Coast Chronicle - Jun 16 2013]
First reported Jun 14 2013 - Updated Jun 14 2013 - 1 reports

Elder abuse a growing form of family violence in Qld homes

IT'S sadly not uncommon to hear of child abuse or domestic abuse. Many people wouldn't blink an eye lid at the mention of alcohol or drug abuse.But despite 30,000 Queenslanders over 65 likely to experience elder abuse each year, the increasing and disturbing ... [Published Toowoomba Chronicle - Jun 14 2013]
First reported Jun 08 2013 - Updated Jun 08 2013 - 1 reports

Floyd Dale Fire and Rescue Reunion Held

On Saturday, May 4, the Ladies Auxiliary and the Floyd Dale Fire Department held the first annual reunion of former firefighters from 1982 to the present.After signing in and an opening prayer by Rev. Kenneth Johnson, a delicious BBQ with all the trimmings ... [Published Dillon Herald - Jun 08 2013]
First reported May 23 2013 - Updated May 23 2013 - 1 reports

Southport runner keeps running for MIND

A MAN from Southport who has run hundreds of miles in memory of a close friend is just days away from completing yet another race.Les Jackson, 43, will head to Scotland tomorrow as he prepares to take part in Sunday?s Edinburgh Marathon.The 26-mile race ... [Published Southport Visiter - May 23 2013]

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"financial abuse of an older person is often by someone they know and trust - usually a family member" Mr Jackson said
...problem as for the elderly person that gets ripped off as that is the money put away for their health and wellbeing in their old age," he said. "when that goes, they are pretty much stuffed." Mr Jackson said while finacial abuse was recorded in 66% of cases in 2011-2012, only 31 victims knew how much had been taken from them - $3...

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Our hidden shame: One in 20 elderly on Coast su... [Published Fraser Coast Chronicle - Jun 16 2013]
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Southport runner keeps running for MIND [Published Southport Visiter - May 23 2013]
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