Tuesday 15 June was World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD). Here at Monash Health, the Family Violence team are continuing their work which recognises elder abuse as a form of family violence.
This week Southern Melbourne Primary Care Partnerships and the Respecting Seniors Network have launched a new campaign named ‘inheritance: not an entitlement’. The aim of the campaign is to increase understanding of financial elder abuse and increase awareness about elder abuse being a form of family violence.
The campaign includes seven short film clips, each exploring the issue of inheritance, impatience or entitlement which can lead to financial abuse.
We encourage Monash Health employees to take some time out to watch the videos below:
Inheritance facts: Do you know someone who is being pressured into giving money?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q7p82Buf5U0
Control and Powers of Attorney: Relationships change over time. Sometimes that means we need to update who we want to help look after our affairs.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e7O-mvDi5Co
Every cent counts: Taking money from anyone is wrong no matter their age or financial status
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xkvjXqayOvw
Abuse isn’t always visible: There are many different signs of abuse, not only physical signs.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vAEbega-cZE
You can watch more videos here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2prSO51iVINhT6DOzbP-5g
To understand more about the role we play at Monash Health or to learn more about responding to suspected elder abuse you can:
- Contact Monash Health Elder Abuse Liaison Officer Selina Nivelle for advice and support on 0431 453 950 or Nivelle@monashhealth.org
- Read the Monash Health Family Violence Clinical Guideline– Provides information on the signs of elder abuse and further details on the process of responding to suspected elder abuse.
- Visit the Seniors Rights Victoria website.
Approved by Katrina Nankervis
Tuesday 15 June was World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD). Here at Monash Health, the Family Violence team are continuing their work which recognises elder abuse as a form of family violence.
This week Southern Melbourne Primary Care Partnerships and the Respecting Seniors Network have launched a new campaign named ‘inheritance: not an entitlement’. The aim of the campaign is to increase understanding of financial elder abuse and increase awareness about elder abuse being a form of family violence.
The campaign includes seven short film clips, each exploring the issue of inheritance, impatience or entitlement which can lead to financial abuse.
We encourage Monash Health employees to take some time out to watch the videos below:
Inheritance facts: Do you know someone who is being pressured into giving money?
Control and Powers of Attorney: Relationships change over time. Sometimes that means we need to update who we want to help look after our affairs.
Every cent counts: Taking money from anyone is wrong no matter their age or financial status
Abuse isn’t always visible: There are many different signs of abuse, not only physical signs.
You can watch more videos here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2prSO51iVINhT6DOzbP-5g
To understand more about the role we play at Monash Health or to learn more about responding to suspected elder abuse you can:
- Contact Monash Health Elder Abuse Liaison Officer Selina Nivelle for advice and support on 0431 453 950 or Selina.Nivelle@monashhealth.org
- Read the Monash Health Family Violence Clinical Guideline– Provides information on the signs of elder abuse and further details on the process of responding to suspected elder abuse.
- Visit the Seniors Rights Victoria website.
Approved by Katrina Nankervis