Media Release | 6 April 2020 Community alert on increase of elder abuse Elder abuse is a lack of respect and violates an older person’s basic right to feel safe. …….. up to 14 per cent of older people may experience it in the form of physical, emotional, financial, social or sexual abuse. Seniors Rights Victoria […]
Download full submission as PDF The Andrews Labor Government commitment to a fairer Victoria is welcomed by older Victorians, who share a desire to live in a State where we can all thrive. Yet, in this rich and vibrant state, systemic age discrimination that enables the expression of ageism in every day interactions, remains a
A booklet that provides practical steps to reduce elder abuse was launched recently by the Commissioner for Senior Victorians, Gerard Mansour. More than 50 people attended the launch of Concerned About an Older Person in late November at the Colac Bowling Club. The booklet will be distributed to people who call the Seniors Rights Victoria helpline. ‘Half the
Public hearings for the Royal Commission into Victoria’s Mental Health System began in July, and Seniors Rights Victoria has made a formal submission on issues that affect clients and older Victorians more broadly. The submission draws attention to the complex ways that mental health and elder abuse interact. Elder abuse can cause stress, depression and
This paper provides an overview of ageism in Australia, examples (language, the media, elder abuse and workplace discrimination), advice on how to stop it and further resources.
The 2019-2020 Victorian State Budget makes small offerings and fails to deliver on budget priorities for older Victorians experiencing elder abuse and needing equipment and community transport. Whilst the Andrew’s Government recognises that 1.25 million older Victorians help make our state and nation strong and prosperous, the state budget has failed to deliver on critical
While Seniors Rights Victoria has a small group of volunteer speakers, their impact is enormous! Our Community Education Volunteers help to counter ageism and raise awareness about the different types of elder abuse, the risks and how to prevent it. They also have a valuable role connecting people who are experiencing elder abuse to Seniors
June 15 marks World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD), officially recognised by the UN in 2011. Individuals and organisations worldwide will be participating in events and activities that empower, celebrate and inform older people, as a way of preventing mistreatment and harm. Elder abuse is any act which causes harm to an older person and
Seniors Rights Victoria welcomes the appointment of Toni Law to the position of Advocacy Team Leader. Toni brings a wealth of experience in advocacy with older people experiencing elder abuse in Tasmania and Queensland. Toni is very excited to continue to assist older people in Victoria to have the right to live in safety, be
We want to support the Victorian Government to continue to play a significant role in ensuring that older people, particularly those with complex needs or those experiencing significant disadvantage, are able to access the support and services they need within their communities. With significant recent policy reform, government and the community must reframe how we
The Council on the Ageing Victoria (COTA Vic) is pleased to respond briefly to the Victorian Government’s consultation paper on gaming machine harm minimisation measures. In particular COTA Vic wishes to endorse the submission by HealthWest Partnership on Gaming Machine Harm Minimisation Measures. This letter of submission refers to key findings from HealthWest Reducing Gambling
COTA Victoria wishes to highlight the impact of gender inequality on older women and hopes to see the issues addressed in the Victorian Gender Equality Strategy. Gender equality is a fundamental human right. Women make up half the Australian population yet despite significant changes across the decades, still cannot claim equality of opportunity or life
