Join Ballarat Community Health as we celebrate local artists 65+ involved in a creative art exhibition.
A group of senior Australians from the Ballarat region have developed a series of fun, imaginative art pieces and BCH will showcase their work at this community event. Hear from participants about their journey, view their amazing art works and experience the stories in digitalised presentations.
With special guest speakers Gary Ferguson and Beth Ham.
WHEN: Wednesday 15th June, 2022, 6pm-7.30pm
COST: FREE
WHERE: Mechanics Institute, 117-119 Sturt Street, Ballarat
WHO: All welcome
HOW: Bookings essential. Please visit sharingstoriesartexhibition.eventbrite.com.au
For more information contact:
Kate Diamond-Keith, Ballarat Community Health
p. 0439461495 | e. kated@bchc.org.au
Social Support, Melton City Council presents a speaker from Seniors Rights Victoria talking on the topic of Elder Abuse Prevention and Support on Wednesday 15th June at 11am.
A presenter from Seniors Rights Victoria will talk about how to put safeguards in place to prevent elder abuse, the benefits of appointing an Enduring Power of Attorney, and where seniors can go for more information, advice and support.
When: Wednesday 15th June 2022 at 11.00am
Where: 7 McKenzie Street, Melton
This is a free community event.
Melton City Council presents a talk at the Taylors Hill Youth & Community Centre on the topic of Elder Abuse Prevention and Support on Tuesday 14th June at 1pm.
A presenter from Seniors Rights Victoria will talk about how to put safeguards in place to prevent elder abuse, the benefits of appointing an Enduring Power of Attorney, and where seniors can go for more information, advice and support.
When: Tuesday 14th June 2022 at 1.00pm
Where: Taylors Hill Youth & Community Centre
121 Calder Park Drive, Taylors Hill
This is a free community event.
Wear purple and enjoy afternoon tea and themed cupcakes.
South Yarra Senior Citizens Centre invites you to come to afternoon tea and wear something purple to mark World Elder Abuse Awareness Day.
A presentation by Gary Ferguson from Seniors Rights Victoria will provide information about the different forms elder abuse can take, the significance of World Elder Abuse Awareness Day and the role Seniors Rights Victoria plays.
Attendees are encouraged to wear purple to mark the day. Enjoy afternoon tea and themed cupcakes as you socialise and listen to an informative presentation.
Bookings essential. To register: please contact Healthy Ageing on 9658 9190 or email healthyageing@melbourne.vic.gov.au
U3A Surf Coast, together with Surf Coast Shire Council, is hosting an afternoon tea, to raise awareness about elder abuse, bringing people together in conversations on ageing.
Seniors Rights Victoria’s 2022 World Elder Abuse Awareness Day event, ‘Stir a Cuppa with Seniors’ Purple Tea, is a Conversation on Grandparenting. The discussion will be facilitated by Gerard Mansour, Commissioner for Senior Victorians and Ambassador for Elder Abuse Prevention, with guest speaker Dr Marlene Krasovitsky, Co-chair and Director of EveryAGE Counts campaign and a small panel of guests.
(The event will be livestreamed at the U3A event in Torquay.)
We encourage you to wear purple to acknowledge WEAAD, purple clothes, hair, hat, a purple brooch, purple flowers, purple nail polish, anything purple at all!
This is a free event.
Wurdi Baierr Stadium (Multi-purpose Room )
36 Wadawurrung Way,
Torquay, Victoria 3228
RSVP: e-mail: info@u3asurfcoast.org.au or phone 0435 374 139
Join Monash Health for a World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD) event and hear about the importance of tailoring intervention orders to provide better outcomes to keep older people safe.
This free online session is set to enhance your knowledge and practice skills to work with older people experiencing abuse.
Special guest speaker:
Her Honour Magistrate Goldsbrough
Hume Region, Regional Coordinating Magistrate, Lead Family Violence Magistrate
Followed by a panel discussion with:
Catherine Hayden, Specialist Elder Abuse Family Consultant, Better Place Australia
Detective Sergeant Mark Maloney, Victoria Police Somerville Family Violence Investigation Unit
Moderated by Associate Professor Katrina Nankervis, Monash Health
When:
Friday 17 June, 2022 at 10:00am-11:00am
• Event address: https://monashhealth-events.webex.com/monashhealth-events/j.php?MTID=m355839ba3e3c0ac25da006f14c16a29e
• Password: monashhealth
• Event Number: 2650 380 7817
Use the event link on your computer or the event number on your Webex smartphone app to join this event. Please allow five minutes to join before the event start time.
Participate and ask questions using Slido
Simply log on to slido.com using your web browser or smartphone and enter the code #MHWEAAD2022 to ask your question.
The Indian Ocean Territory Health Service is hosting a morning tea for all our Seniors on Thursday, 16 June at the Community Resource Centre between 9:30am and 11:30am.
There will be some performances by students, 2 guest speakers who will be leading a discussion around what elder abuse is, and how it can be reported, followed by a lovely morning tea. We will complete the event with a tree of thanks, where Seniors can put their names on a leaf, and hang it on the tree.
This event is free.
16 June 2022 at 9:30am
Community Resource Centre
Christmas Island, WA 6798
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