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29 Jun 2021... A poster which explains what elder abuse is and how to get support.

15 Jul 2022... Nobody should experience violence or abuse because of their age. Elder abuse is family violence and is unacceptable. This video explains what elder abuse (or violence against older people) looks like and how you can get help if you or someone you know is experiencing elder abuse. This is an initiative of the Barwon Elder Abuse Primary Prevention Network.

01 Jun 2016... These translated videos is about Elder abuse, any act that harms older people and that is carried out by someone they know and should be able to trust such as family or friends. The videos in each playlist show that harm can be financial, physical, sexual, emotional or psychological, including mistreatment or neglect.  The aim of ECCV is for suspected elder abuse in ethnic communities to be addressed within the context of cultural behaviours, values and expectations.

30 Nov 2022... This brochure from Seniors Rights Victoria (SRV) has a list of other services you can call when SRV can't help.   

02 Aug 2022... If you’re experiencing abuse at home, you do not have to face this alone. Resources for 'Are you safe at home?' have been translated and published in 15 different languages and Easy English.

15 Aug 2022... Helping someone experiencing family violence starts with being able to identify the warning signs. Watch this video to learn more about the signs of family violence, and how to start the conversation with a loved one.

30 Nov 2022... This brochure from Seniors Rights Victoria has advice on protecting your own needs if you allow your adult child to live with you. It also includes contact information of other organisations who may provide help in this matter. A more comprehensive tip-sheet on adult children at home is available here . 

05 Mar 2024... This fact sheet explains that coercive control is when someone uses patterns of abusive behaviour against another person.  Over time, this creates fear and takes away the person’s freedom and independence. This dynamic almost always underpins family and domestic violence. The resource explains how to recognise the signs of coercive control and what to do if you are experiencing it.

30 Sep 2023... This brochure explains what you can do if you are an older person who is experiencing violence or abuse from a partner, another family member or other person who lives in your home or residential facility, or a neighbour or carer.

15 Jul 2022... Nobody should experience violence or abuse because of their age. Elder abuse is family violence and is unacceptable. This video explains what elder abuse (or violence against older people) looks like and how you can get help if you or someone you know is experiencing elder abuse. This is an initiative of the Barwon Elder Abuse Primary Prevention Network.