World Elder Abuse Awareness Day 2020
11 May 2020
This year, Seniors Rights Victoria is celebrating World Elder Abuse Awareness Day with the Warm Safe Home Project.
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Seniors Rights Victoria warns of elder abuse risk
20 April 2020
As the coronavirus emergency plunges people into financial distress and radically changes our social fabric, we will see more and more people moving in with older parents and other relatives out of financial necessity. This change brings with it the risk that elder abuse will increase
MEDIA RELEASE: Community alert on increase of elder abuse
7 April 2020
Seniors Rights Victoria have issued an alert highlighting the potential increase of elder abuse in the community as a hidden impact of the COVID-19 emergency.
Seniors Rights Victoria recommends better mental health support for older people
15 July 2019
Seniors Rights Victoria’s submission to the Royal Commission into Victoria’s Mental Health System focuses on the complex interactions between mental health and elder abuse and puts the spotlight on a group of older people caring for adult children with undiagnosed or untreated mental health issues.
The power of elder abuse prevention volunteers
13 May 2019
This National Volunteer Week, Seniors Rights Victoria is celebrating the enormous impact of its volunteer speakers, who helped deliver 93 education sessions to some 3,121 participants across Victoria this year.
World Elder Abuse Awareness Day 2019 – No excuse for elder abuse!
13 May 2019
June 15 marks World Elder Abuse Awareness Day. There will be events and activities around Victoria, including information sessions and forums on topics from how to recognise elder abuse, to how to protect your rights and where to find help.
New Advocacy Team Leader for Seniors Rights Victoria
13 May 2019
Seniors Rights Victoria welcomes the appointment of Toni Law to the position of Advocacy Team Leader. Toni is very excited to continue to assist older people to live in safety, be treated with dignity and respect, make their own decisions and have their voices heard.
Elder abuse service 10 year celebration
15 October 2018
Seniors Rights Victoria, an elder abuse service based on the advocacy social worker/lawyer model hosted its 10 year anniversary celebration recently at Melbourne City Bowling Club.