Understanding Elder Abuse

1 in 6

older Australians aged over 65 experience elder abuse in their lifetime.

Elder abuse can involve:

• Financial abuse

• Emotional abuse

• Neglect

• Social isolation

• Physical abuse

• Sexual abuse

How to report

Triple Zero 000

In an emergency

or when there is an immediate threat to life

Police Assistance Line 131 444

To report non-urgent crimes and events

Crime Stoppers 1800 333 000

Report crime information anonymously

Need support? Seniors Rights Victoria

1300 368 821

ELDERHelp

1800 353 374

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