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.
The first public hearing for the parliamentary inquiry into support for older Victorians from migrant and refugee backgrounds was held on Monday 31 January.
The Committee is doing an inquiry on support for older Victorians from culturally diverse backgrounds.
This includes an examination of the adequacy of Victorian support services and challenges faced by older Victorians, such as:
The Inquiry is also exploring ways to improve physical and mental health and wellbeing of older Victorians from culturally diverse backgrounds.
“This is just the first of several public hearings and we’re going to cover a broad range of important matters relevant to the welfare of older Victorians from culturally diverse backgrounds,” Committee Chair Natalie Suleyman said.
The inquiry has so far received almost 50 public submissions. Submissions are now closed. If you would like to make a late submission, email the secretariat at oldervictoriansinquiry@parliament.vic.gov.au.
Access the promotional video here.
The Committee is due to report to Parliament by 30 June 2022.
Visit The Committee's website.
Issued: 24 January 2022
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.
