Doris Gioffre, Aged Rights Advocacy Service (ARAS) – Bachelor of Social Sciences (Human Services)

Doris has been an integral part of the Aged Rights Advocacy Service (ARAS) since 2002, having undertaken a variety of roles throughout her career, with a particular focus on the prevention of elder abuse. As a subject matter expert in this area, Doris leads and mentors a team of Advocates, providing guidance on complex matters and facilitating discussions and responses to elder abuse.

Doris is also responsible for developing and delivering elder abuse prevention training to the aged care and allied health workforces, as well as South Australia Police. Through this work, she supports professionals to recognise, respond to and prevent the abuse, neglect and exploitation of older people. Doris has also presented at State and National conferences, including World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD) conferences, sharing her knowledge and expertise in elder abuse prevention and advocacy.

For many years, Doris also chaired the Alliance for the Prevention of Elder Abuse (APEA), bringing together key stakeholders to promote collaboration and develop a coordinated response to the abuse and exploitation of older people, prior to the Alliance disbanding in 2025.

Doris has a strong interest in innovation and positive legislative and systemic change within the aged care sector, with a particular focus on strengthening older people's rights, choices, independence and ability to exercise their preferences.