Webinar | Elder abuse: Protecting Rights, Preventing Harm
Elder abuse can happen in many ways and is often underreported. Many older people who experience abuse never seek help – because they feel ashamed, fear repercussions, or the harm comes from someone they trust, including family. Did you know abuse can be physical, emotional, financial, social or sexual, and includes neglect?
Join OPAN and our panel of experts to recognise the signs of abuse, learn what to do if you’re concerned about yourself or someone else, and find out where to get help.
Panel
- Kyle Olsen, Presenter, Older Persons Advocacy Network (OPAN)
- Dr Catherine Barrett, CEO, Celebrate Ageing.
- Beverly Baker, President, National Older Women’s Network Member and OPAN National Older Persons Reference Group
- Rachael Bowker, CEO, Darwin Community Legal Service NT member organisation
Webinar Resources
OPAN
- Aged care advocacy information, resources & support opan.org.au | 1800 700 600
- Abuse of Older People – eLearning module: For health professionals, Allied Health & aged care workers. opan.org.au/training
Reporting abuse
- Immediate danger or crime 000
- Abuse happening outside of the aged care system 1800 ELDERHelp (1800 353 374)
- Concern about care or abuse in the aged care system opan.org.au | 1800 700 600
Counseling & Support Services
- 1800 RESPECT: Domestic, family & sexual violence counselling service 1800respect.org.au | 1800 737 732
- Lifeline: 24/7 Crisis supports line. Call, SMS or online lifeline.org.au | 13 11 14, or SMS 0477 13 11 14
- Beyond Blue: 24/7 counselling support. Call or chat online. beyondblue.org.au | 1300 224 636
- 13YARN: Run by Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people 13yarn.org.au | 139 276
Other links
- Compass, guiding action on elder abuse – Online resources By Elder Abuse Action Australia compass.info
- OWN | Older Women’s Network ownaustralia.org.au
- National Plan to End the Abuse & Mistreatment of Older People ag.gov.au website