Everyone has the right to live their lives free from abuse.
There’s a number of things we can all do to prevent elder abuse from getting out of hand such as:
Elder abuse is hard to picture, but happens every day. What starts out small doesn't always stay that way.
Actions causing harm to an older person from someone they know or trust is elder abuse. It can include:
Anyone experiencing elder abuse may:
Elder abuse often occurs within close relationships and is a form of family violence. It’s unacceptable and we need to call it out.
There’s several actions we can take to stop elder abuse and includes:
If you or anyone you know is experiencing elder abuse, don’t be afraid to ask for help.
Learn more about how we’re tackling ageism in Manningham.
Compass is a national website created to help older Australians navigate the complex issue of elder abuse and to guide action to end the problem. Compass make resources and information available both for older Australians and for the people who care for and support them.
As a voice for action, Compass acts against elder abuse by raising nationwide awareness of this growing social issue and simplifying the process of connecting people to services and information that can help.
Learn more by visiting compass.info or by calling 1800 ELDERhelp.
The OPERA project is a partnership between Eastern Community Legal Centre and Swinburne University. The project engages with older people about their experiences of ageing and age discrimination in the community.
The aim of the project is to ensure that older people feel valued and respected. It’s also about challenging some of the harmful beliefs and attitudes that can lead to age discrimination.
Every individual has the right to feel safe, respected and valued.
Learn more about the OPERA Project.