There are many services that can help you maintain a good quality of life as you age. Some services that can help keep you well and independent include assistance with day-to-day tasks around the house, meal delivery, community transport, personal care services and allied health services.

My Aged Care is the entry point to Australian Government-funded aged care services.

If you need help finding general information about government-funded aged care services, you can go to www.myagedcare.org.au

Phone: 1800 200 422 (8am to 9pm Monday to Friday and 10am to 2pm Saturday)

Visit the Services Australia Morwell Office located at the corner of Chapel and Elgin Streets, Morwell (Centrelink) or the Services Australia Traralgon Office located at 88 Seymour Street, Traralgon (Medicare).

Elder abuse has been defined by the World Health Organisation 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'.

Elder abuse can take various forms, including: financial, physical, psychological, emotional and sexual abuse, or neglect. No older person should be subjected to any form of abuse

It is estimated that 1 in 10 older people will experience elder abuse. It can be carried out by someone known to the older person, like family members, friend, professional, or paid caregiver.

Ageism is stereotyping, discrimination and mistreatment based solely on a person’s age. When directed towards older people, it comes from negative attitudes and beliefs about what it means to be older. At its extreme, ageism contributes to elder abuse.

Elder Abuse is wrong and there are things that can be done to stop it. Please see a list of services available if you are concerned about yourself or someone else 

If someone is in immediate danger call 000.

Senior Rights Victoria: 1300 368 821
Free information, advocacy and legal advice for older people or service providers

Elder Rights Advocacy: 1800 600 700
Free advice and support for older people accessing residential care or a home care package

1800ELDERHELP: 1800 353 374
Free advice line for people experiencing elder abuse or services needing advice