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Elder abuse, mental health and wellbeing

The multiple intersections of mental health and elder abuse are complex, including both the mental health of the older person and the mental health of those who perpetrate elder abuse.

Elder abuse and COVID-19

Seniors Rights Victoria provides a helpline and an advice service to prevent and respond to elder abuse. We have analysed data from these services to better understand how the lockdown restrictions in Victoria affected the clients – and potential clients – of our service.

Seven years of elder abuse data in Victoria

This de-identified information has been collected for all advice call clients over a seven-year period (July 2012 to June 2019) and analysed to better understand elder  abuse within Victoria.

Inquiry into Homelessness

Download full submission as PDF As people age, they often experience changes in their physical and economic circumstances which have

Bidding for older Victorians

Download full submission as PDF The Andrews Labor Government commitment to a fairer Victoria is welcomed by older Victorians, who

Challenging Ageism

Ageism can be defined as a process of stereotyping and discriminating against a person or people, simply because they are older.

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