13 Jun World Elder Abuse Awareness Day | June 20
On Thursday June 20, Timboon and District Healthcare Service will host a number of activities to mark World Elder Abuse Awareness Day.
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For the community – all welcome;
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- 1:00pm – 1:30pm – Keynote Address By the Commissioner for Senior Victorians Gerard Mansour
- 1:30pm – 2:15pm – Community Information Session with Gary Ferguson from Senior Rights Victoria
- 2:15pm – 3:00pm – The Warm Safe Home Project with Elder Abuse Prevention Worker Becky Nevin Berger.
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Please contact Community and Womens Health Nurse Amanda Nash for more information on 5558 6000.
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World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD) is commemorated each year to highlight one of the worst manifestations of ageism and inequality in our society, elder abuse.
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Elder abuse is any act which causes harm to an older person and is carried out by someone they know, or trust, such as a family member or friend. The abuse may be physical, social, financial, psychological or sexual and can include mistreatment and neglect.
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The events at TDHS are supported by the Australian Government Department of Health and the Victorian Government Department of Health and Human Services.
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