Elder abuse. It mightn’t be the easiest of topics, but we’re starting to hear more about it. To help us understand what it is, why it occurs and some tips to safeguard yourself against it, this month we speak to Briony Dow—Associate Professor of Ageing at the University of Melbourne and Director of the National Ageing Research Institute (NARI).

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This podcast was published on 9 October 2017. The information was current as at that date and may now have changed.

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Australia-wide elder abuse helplines

NSW

Elder Abuse Helpline

1800 628 221

QLD

Elder Abuse Prevention Unit

1300 651 192

WA

Advocare Inc.

1300 724 679 (Perth)

1800 655 566 (rural)

VIC

Seniors Rights Victoria

1300 368 821

ACT

Older Persons Abuse Prevention Referral and Information Line (APRIL)

02 6205 3535

TAS

Tasmanian Elder Abuse Helpline

1800 441 169

SA

Aged Rights Advocacy Service

Alliance for the Prevention of Elder Abuse

08 8232 5377 (Adelaide)

1800 700 600 (rural)

NT

Northern Territory Police

131 444

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