Seniors Rights Victoria can provide you with help to tackle elder abuse.
Elder abuse comes in many forms. It can be financial, emotional or psychological, physical, sexual, or neglect. Some forms of abuse, such as sexual abuse, are criminal acts. Elder abuse can occur once, or many times. It can include one or a combination of the different types of abuse.
Seniors Rights Victoria provides information, support, advice and education to help prevent elder abuse and safeguard the rights, dignity and independence of older people. We help Victorians 60 and above, or any Indigenous Victorians 45 and above.
Get help for me
For non-urgent matters you can visit our resources page for information sheets and videos, to help you navigate planning ahead, financial planning, family agreements, difficult situations if they arise and much more.
Get help for someone else
It is upsetting to see someone you care about being taken advantage of or mistreated. Sometimes you might not know what is happening exactly, but something is not quite right.
Information for professionals
Professionals, staff and workers who have direct contact with older people are in an important position to identify elder abuse and support those being abused.
Other organisations
Professionals, staff and workers who have direct contact with older people are in an important position to identify elder abuse and support those being abused.