Griffith Community Forum on ELDER ABUSE

Come along and hear what the President of the Australian Human Rights Commission has to tell us about ELDER ABUSE.

Elder Abuseaffects us all. It is defined as a single or repeated act or lack of appropriate action, occurring within any relationship where there is an expectation of trust which causes harm or distress to an older person (World Health Organisation).This form of abuse includes financial, physical, emotional and sexual abuse as well as neglect.

We need to protect our older Australians by being more aware of the issues, indications and action we can take. We also need to be able to protect ourselves from this form of abuse.

EVERYONE has a part to play in addressing this issue – doctors, hairdressers, bank staff, aged care workers, neighbours ... EVERYONE!!

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Learn more about Elder Abuse at the Griffith Community Forum.

The keynote address will be given byEmeritus Professor Rosalind Croucher, President of the Australian Human Rights Commission.

Other speakers include:

Tammy Cabban, Advocate/Educator, Seniors Rights Service, South West NSW;

Andrea Kurta, Regional Development Officer – Ageing, Riverina Murray;

And a representative from NSW Police.

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Tea, coffee, finger food available 5–5.30pm.

Registration is essential for catering - we respect your privacy and will only use your details for registration purposes for this event.

Contact Will Mead on 0407 262 514 if you have any issues with online registration.

RSVP 7 September 2018