- What is elder abuse?
- What are the types of elder abuse?
- What is the age at which someone is considered ‘older’ or an ‘elder’?
- Why does elder abuse occur?
- Who commits elder abuse? Who are the abusers?
- Who is at risk of elder abuse?
- Is it elder abuse if the person neglects their own needs?
- Is elder abuse family violence?
- As a family violence worker, what do I need to know about elder abuse?
Signs of elder abuse
Working with older people
- What should I know about working respectfully with older people?
- What services may older people need and how can we get them?
- What should I know about working respectfully with older men
- What should I know about working respectfully with older women?
- What should I know about working respectfully with older gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender and intersex (GLBTI) people?
Safety in emergencies
- What should I do in an emergency?
- What if I’m not sure it is an emergency?
- What if the older person doesn't want help in an emergency?
- When should I involve the Police and what can they do?
- Do I have to report cases of elder abuse?
- What can help improve the safety of someone at risk?
- What about my safety as a worker and that of other staff?
Supporting someone who has experienced abuse
- What should I do if I think someone may be being abused?
- What are my responsibilities, as a worker, if I suspect elder abuse?
- What is ‘duty of care’?
- What questions should I ask an older person about possible abuse?
- What should I know about working with people with different values and cultural differences?
- What should I know about working with somone who neglects their own needs?
- What elder abuse training is available for workers?
Working with people from culturally diverse backgrounds
- What do I need to know about working with Aboriginal people?
- Does elder abuse occur more often in culturally and linguistically diverse communities?
- Does elder abuse affect people differently depending on their cultural background?
- What is the role of bilingual workers and ethno-specific agencies in cases of suspected elder abuse?
- How can I get information about working with a particular cultural group or community?
- Are elder abuse resources available in languages other than English?
Supporting someone who may have decision making problems
Contacting Seniors Rights Victoria
- What does Seniors Rights Victoria offer?
- Can I call Seniors Rights Victoria to talk about my concerns about an older person?
- How can I help my client/s to access Seniors Rights Victoria services?
- What if an older person who is being abused won’t call Seniors Rights Victoria?
- Can Seniors Rights Victoria assist someone who has decision making problems?
- How can I contact Seniors Rights Victoria?