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June 2019
Protecting your Rights – Beechworth
Indigo Shire Council are hosting a morning tea event with guest speaker, Gary Ferguson, Community Education Co-ordinater from Seniors Rights Victoria. It will be an informal forum where Gary will discuss your rights and what can be done to protect them. The event is free and information will be provided for you to take home. RSVP by June 7 to Kate O’Toole (03) 5728 8079 or kate.otoole@indigoshire.vic.gov.au
Find out more »Protecting Your Rights – Rutherglen
Indigo Shire Council are hosting a lunch event with guest speaker, Gary Ferguson, Community Education Co-ordinater from Seniors Rights Victoria. It will be an informal forum where Gary will discuss your rights and what can be done to protect them. The event is free and information will be provided for you to take home. RSVP by June 7 to Kate O'Toole (03) 5728 8079 or kate.otoole@indigoshire.vic.gov.au
Find out more »World Elder Abuse Awareness Day
All staff, residents and visitors at BlueCross Box Hill are encouraged to wear purple. The kitchen will make purple cupcakes. Gold coin donation will be requested. No RSVP necessary.
Find out more »Safeguarding your rights dignity and independence
Come along and connect with other seniors over afternoon tea. Learn tips and strategies on how to safeguard your rights and seek advice on the prevention of elder abuse. Chat one on one with professionals from Seniors Rights Victoria, Relationships Victoria, Doncare and Manningham Council. Location: Function Room 3, Manningham Civic Centre, 699 Doncaster Road, Doncaster Bookings are essential. To book, visit http://www.manningham.vic.gov.au/safeguarding-your-rights-dignity-and-independence
Find out more »World Elder Abuse Awareness Day Professional Education Forum
A free World Elder Abuse Awareness Day Forum for professionals, staff and workers in Shepparton and regions. Bookings essential - RSVP with Eventbrite. Seniors Rights Victoria, the key community agency working in elder abuse in Victoria, is holding a free professional education forum in Shepparton. The forum will be opened by Gerard Mansour, the Victorian Ambassador for the Prevention of Elder Abuse. Staff from Seniors Rights Victoria will present on indicators and responses, risk assessment and safety planning and capacity…
Find out more »World Elder Abuse Awareness Day Forum – Diamond Valley Library
We all want to be treated well and treated with respect no matter where we are in life. Sometimes as we get older, we experience disrespectful behaviour from people we know and trust. When this happens it’s important to know that there is help and support available. World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD) occurs on 15th June each year. It’s an opportunity to reinforce that as people age, they have the right to live in dignity and with respect. Come…
Find out more »World Elder Abuse Day Forum – Eltham Library
We all want to be treated well and treated with respect no matter where we are in life. Sometimes as we get older, we experience disrespectful behaviour from people we know and trust. When this happens it’s important to know that there is help and support available. World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD) occurs on 15th June each year. It’s an opportunity to reinforce that as people age, they have the right to live in dignity and with respect. Come…
Find out more »Elder Abuse Response & Prevention Expo Friday 28th June 2019 (In recognition of World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD) 2019)
Western Health is hosting an Expo to provide an opportunity for health professionals to meet and build awareness of services that support people experiencing elder abuse in the Western suburbs of Melbourne. Over 18 Exhibitors will be present including: Anglicare, Australian Vietnamese Womens Assoc, Carers Victoria, Migrant Resource Centre—North West, Office of the Public Advocate, Seniors Rights Victoria, State Trustees, Victoria Police, Womens Health West & many more. Official opening at 12:30: • Opening Address: Russell Harrison (Western Health CEO)…
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