Seniors Rights Victoria only has capacity to respond to calls from older people experiencing or at risk of elder abuse. If this is you, call us on 1300 368 821 and select option 1. 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. If your matter is an emergency, please call 000.
SRV's Melanie Joosten was recently featured on 3CR's Women on the Line program, to help people understand all about elder abuse. Melanie talks about the impact of Covid 19 on elder abuse and on the calls that SRV's helpline have received throughout lockdowns and social restrictions.
Women on the line is a national feminist current affairs program for community radio. A gender analysis of contemporary issues, as well as in-depth analysis by a range of women and gender diverse people around Australia and internationally. Distributed nationally on the Community Radio Network (CRN).
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 (option 1).
For concerned friends or family members, 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.
