Elder abuse is any act which causes harm to an older person and is carried out by someone they know and trust such as a family member or friend. The Elder Abuse Response Toolkit is an easily accessible website containing simple, plain language elder abuse information for anyone who works with older people. It answers many of the questions workers contact Seniors Rights Victoria to ask.
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Young or oldEveryone has the right& safetyto live with dignity
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"Mum & Dad don't need that big house anymore""I'll get their money eventually anyway"There's no excuse for abuse
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This tool kit helps you:Find elder abuse information quickly & easilyBuild knowledge & confidenceProtect and respect the rights of older peopleGet answers to your questions about elder abuse