Family violence is very common, and for many women it continues over the course of their lives. For other people, they may experience abuse for the first time in their later years, often from trusted community members, or a friend or family member.
There is help available for anyone experiencing family violence or elder abuse.
Elder Abuse
Seniors Rights (Victoria)
Seniors Rights Victoria has an advice line and many resources for self help, and referrals for one on one assistance.
1800 368 821
Older Persons Advocacy Network (National)
https://opan.org.au/contact-us/get-advocacy-support/
1800 700 600 for advice
Elder Rights Advocacy (ERA)
Support and advocacy related to aged care including elder abuse
1800 700 600 (weekdays 9am-5pm)
National elder abuse help line
1800 ELDER Help (1800 353 374)
Information, support, and referral to local services
Family Violence
Family violence support services are for people of all ages.
1800RESPECT
The national domestic, family and sexual violence counselling, information and support service. 24 hours, 7 days a week.
Call 1800 737 732, Text 0458 737 732 or visit www.1800RESPECT.org.au for online chat and video call services.
The Orange Door
Drop in or phone (weekdays 9am-5pm)
vic.gov.au/orange-door-locations
