Seniors Rights Victoria only has capacity to respond to calls from older people experiencing or at risk of elder abuse. If your matter is an emergency, please call 000. If you are a concerned friend or family member, please encourage the older person to call us or click here for access to information and resources.
Seniors Rights Victoria develops various information sheets and printable resources on a multitude of subjects related to elder abuse.
It is upsetting to see someone you care about being taken advantage of or mistreated. Sometimes it is hard to work out exactly what is happening, but you might feel something isn’t quite right. This booklet will help you understand abuse and where to get help.
Older people often get asked to help when family members are in difficulty and it’s sometimes hard to say no. This guide will help you understand your rights and responsibilities and what can go wrong when you help someone financially
Elders are custodians of Aboriginal and Torres Straight Islander Culture in Australia. It is because of them that we understand and preserve Aboriginal culture. Elder abuse is disrespectful. This flyer was is for general distribution within Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. It outlines what elder abuse looks like and what to do about it.
If you are in Victoria and are experiencing or at risk of elder abuse, help is available through our confidential helpline on 1300 368 821.
If you are a concerned friend or family member, please encourage the older person to call us or you can access information and resources here. You can also find a lawyer via the Law Institute of Victoria website.
If it is an emergency, call 000.