The United Nations General Assembly designated June 15 as World Elder Abuse Awareness Day in 2006.

This is a day for the world to voice its opposition to the abuse and suffering inflicted on older people.

Today I chat with Elsie Stokie, Lawyer, Barwon Community Legal Service, Brendan Whitefield, Leading Senior Constable, Geelong Family Violence Unit, and Anita Frayman, Founder of Elder Solutions. For help and more info - Seniors Rights Victoria - www.seniorsrights.org.au - free, confidential Helpline * 1300 368 821 * Barwon Community Legal Service - 9:00am – 5:00pm, Monday to Friday - 1300 430 599 - Email: [email protected] * Police - Geelong Family Violence Unit – 5225 3100 OR 000 * Elder Rights Advocacy – 1800 700 600 * Elder Solutions – 1300 185 754 *