Indigenous Queenslanders are over-represented in elder abuse statistics, a new report has revealed as the state government says there is an urgent need for an inquiry into abuse across the aged-care sector.

A joint report into Elder Abuse by the Queensland Government and Uniting Care, found 4,458 phone calls were made to the Elder Abuse Helpline in 2023-24, with 2,674 notifications of abuse.

Despite only making up 2.4 per cent of the Queensland over 50 population, Indigenous Queenslanders made up 3.7 per cent of abuse victims.

Last month, a parliamentary inquiry into elder abuse was launched, with the latest figures seeing the new CLP promote the urgency of it, with the report recommending more research into social abuse - a form of coercive control which can be used as means to maintain or hide other forms of abuse.

Across the board, the report found social abuse increased in 2023-24 by 7 per cent, while neglect of older people increased by 24 per cent.

"This report highlights the decade of neglect by the former Labor Government; with year-on-year increases in reports of abuse yet a complete lack of action by our predecessors to change the broken system," Queensland's Minister for Families, Seniors and Disability Services, Amanda Camm, said.

Arguing the inquiry will shine a light on the issues, the Minister said the LNP government was "acting now".

"All Queenslanders have a role to play in preventing elder abuse including families, communities, service providers and all levels of government," she said.

"Increasing our understanding of elder abuse and boosting community awareness is vital to stopping the abuse."

The report found in 2023-23, 94 victims of abuse identified as First Nations—1.5 times higher than the number expected from population statistics.

Elder abuse in Indigenous communities was cited last year when a national campaign was fronted by Elders Yalmay Yunupiŋu and Charlie King OAM.

Ms Yunupiŋu, the 2024 Senior Australian of the Year, said Elders are the backbone of families and communities.

"They deserve dignity and respect, but sometimes abuse can happen to our older people," the Yolŋu woman said at the launch of the campaign last year.

"We all know the abuse of older people isn't part of our culture, so we need to come together and yarn about it so we can stop it from happening."

A 2019 Australian Government report found abuse was more prevalent for Indigenous people experiencing functional dependency, disability, poor physical health, mental illness, substance use, traumatic life events, financial stress and economic hardship and safety.

In many of these metrics, First Nations Australians are over-represented.

While emotional or psychological abuse is the most common - ranging from name calling, being put down, or being shamed; neglect - whereby someone who is looking after an older person doesn't meet their basic needs - and financial abuse - when an older person's money is spent without their knowledge or against their will - are also occurring.

"If you feel like something isn't right with you or someone you know, have a talk to someone you trust, such as a family member, a friend or a health care worker," Mr King said last year.

"Together, we can all do something about it, starting with a yarn."

In Queensland, the report noted elder abuse is currently underreported.

"We know six in 10 older people who experience abuse will likely not seek help from a professional source, but instead seek advice from family or friends," Minister Camm said.

"This inquiry will also help increase awareness right across Queensland, as we work towards better protecting some of the most vulnerable in our communities."

Suspected cases of Elder Abuse can be reported via www.qld.gov.au/stopelderabuse or call the Elder Abuse Helpline on 1300 651 192.