Find out about how to prevent elder abuse and learn about the support services that are available.
Guest speakers from Warrnambool Police and the Victims Assistance Program.
Join us for afternoon tea and the launch of the Warm Safe Home community art project.
For more information, contact Elder Abuse Prevention Project Worker, Becky Nevin Burger on 0408879117 or rnevinburger@mpower.org.au.
Join us for this public forum raising awareness of elder abuse, discussing how to recognise it and sharing how to combat it.
Featuring special guests
RSVP by Tuesday 11th June with any special dietary requirements to:
(03) 5338 4518 | louisef@bchc.org.au
An invitation to participate in the North East Victorian workshop discussing Elder Abuse in our regional Communities.
It is our hope to raise awareness and have a dialogue concerning Elder Abuse, in commemoration of World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD). Our aim is that we as a community group be a catalyst for change and prevention of abuse to our older Australians.
The workshop will presented by Maria Berry, Health Consumer Representative and Founder of Communities of Respect .
Points of interactive discussion will include:
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 and elder abuse.