Older people
Find resources to support older people in the context of family violence.
For more resources about violence against older people, visit the Victorian Government health.vic website or Seniors Rights Victoria.
Practice Resources
Abuse of Older People Response Toolkit
This practical toolkit empowers professionals with the knowledge and strategies to recognise and respond to the abuse of older people, fostering a community where individuals of all ages are safe, valued, and respected.
This toolkit was developed by the Northern Integrated Family Violence Services, the Western Integrated Family Violence Committee, Holstep Health and the Elder Abuse Prevention Network – North and West.
Elder Abuse Interview
Video about what constitutes elder abuse, the barriers for victim survivors and what workers should consider. (NIFVS)
World Elder Abuse Awareness Day
Webinar about how to recognise and respond to Elder Abuse. (Merri Health’s Elder Abuse Prevention Network & The Orange Door)
Identifying and Responding to Elder Abuse in Intergenerational Households
Tip sheet for professionals. (Seniors Rights and Safe+Equal)
Online Elder Abuse Toolkit
Information for workers about elder abuse. (Senior Rights Victoria)
Other Resources
Elder Abuse as Family Violence
Discussion paper explaining how elder abuse is a form of family violence. (Senior Rights Victoria)
Elder Abuse, Gender and Sexuality
Discussion paper exploring the role gender plays in Elder Abuse and the often under-recognised crime of sexual assault of older women. (Senior Rights Victoria)
Elder Abuse: Shift Your Perspective
A series of videos which prompt perpetrators to consider how their behaviour might be affecting older people in their lives. (Australian Human Rights Commission)
