elder abuse Archives

Recognising World Elder Abuse Awareness Day around Victoria

14 June 2022

On Wednesday 15 June, World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD) events across Victoria will promote the rights of older people as a way of preventing elder abuse.

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Volunteering with Senior Rights Victoria

10 February 2022

For Stephen, a financial advisor studying law, volunteering with Seniors Rights Victoria provided valuable insight into the effects of elder abuse and an opportunity to contribute his financial knowledge and skills.

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Elder abuse during lockdown – there’s still support available

13 September 2021

For some, ongoing pandemic lockdowns are heightening tensions and conflict within the home and deepening feelings of isolation. But even in lockdown, you can always leave home to escape family violence or elder abuse.

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COVID-19 has ripple effects on elder abuse

11 July 2021

SRV’s analysis of calls to its elder abuse Helpline during 2020 suggest that the pandemic and associated lockdowns may have intensified family conflict related to living arrangements and financial stress.

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Stir A Cuppa For Seniors for World Elder Abuse Awareness Day

10 June 2021

Elder abuse is everybody’s business. This year, Seniors Rights Victoria is leading the charge in raising awareness on World Elder Abuse Awareness Day.

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Seven years of elder abuse data in Victoria

15 February 2021

Working with the National Ageing Research Institute, we analysed seven years of data collected from Seniors Rights Victoria advice calls (2012 to 2019).

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Safeguarding yourself against financial abuse

14 February 2021

Financial abuse is one of the most common forms of elder abuse. It is the illegal or improper use of a person’s property, finances and other assets without their informed consent or where consent is obtained by fraud, manipulation or duress.

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Bidding for older Victorians: COTA Victoria’s report card on the 2020-21 state budget

15 December 2020, COTA Submissions

In our 2020-21 pre-budget submission, we asked the Victorian Government to increase investment in a range of services and infrastructure to help Victorians age well. This report card outlines our response to the 2020-21 state budget, handed down by Treasurer, Tim Pallas on 24 November.

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Thinking about moving in with family? Here’s what you need to do first

14 September 2020

Older people who are downsizing often look to move in with family – an arrangement that can have benefits for everyone. But when relationships sour and these arrangements break down, the impacts for older people can be disastrous. Luckily, there are steps you can take to protect yourself.

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World Elder Abuse Awareness Day

15 June 2020

Yesterday, Monday June 15, was World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD), a day to celebrate, empower and inform older people as a way of preventing elder abuse. Despite the COVID-19 restrictions, celebrations went ahead, this time online.

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