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.
This help sheet for grandparents will provide useful information on where to obtain support and advice on the issues that a grandparent might face.
Intergenerational relationships can have the capacity to provide a direct positive impact on a young people’s health and well-being, from childhood through to adulthood. However, there are times when grandparents may face challenges in their role within the family.
In a report produced by Seniors Rights Victoria in 2020, which reviewed issues in SRV cases, the main challenges for grandparents were:
SRV Principal Lawyer and Manager, Dr. Rebecca Edwards said “grandparents will sometimes express concern for their grandchildren’s safety in a family violence situation. Grandparents can be instrumental in ensuring the well-being of grandchildren in these circumstances.
“Seniors Rights Victoria can refer grandparents to other services which can assist in the protection of grandchildren when family violence occurs.”
Download the brochure here.
To seek advice or support contact SRV Helpline on 1300 368 821.
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.
