Proposed Bill Will Help Vulnerable Adults At Risk Of Abuse, Neglect And Exploitation

Proposed Bill Will Help Vulnerable Adults At Risk Of Abuse, Neglect And ExploitationSam Sherwood National Crime CorrespondentAn advocacy organisation says there are many adults at risk who are falling through the gaps throughout the country. Vulnerable Adults New Zealand board member Ailsa Claire told RNZ the case involving the caregiver was "incredibly sad" but not surprising. Claire, who was previously the chief executive at the Auckland District Health Board, said Vulnerable Adults New Zealand was advocating for an Adult Safeguarding Bill. She said the bill would provide for an independent organisation to oversee safeguarding for adults at risk throughout the country. Claire said abuse of vulnerable adults was not rare, with the organisation estimating one in 10 New Zealanders was "vulnerable or an adult at risk".