June 26, 2008

Help for Victims of Elder Abuse (Qld. Australia)

Help and Information on Elder Abuse

Elder Abuse Prevention Unit, ph: 1300 651 192, provides a statewide confidential telephone information, support and referral service for anyone experiencing abuse or witnessing the abuse of an older person. Phone from 9am-5pm, Monday-Friday for the cost of a local call.

Victims Counselling and Support Service, ph: 1300 139 703, provides a range of free support services to victims of crime and their families 24 hours a day.

Crime Stoppers, ph: 1800 333 000, is a 24-hour telephone hotline for members of the public to provide anonymous information about criminal activity.

Seniors Enquiry Line, ph: 1300 135 500, provides information and referals for seniors on a range of issues.

DV Connect is a 24-hour Domestic Violence contact for men and women.Women's Line: 1800 811 811,Men's Line: 1800 600 636.

Office of the Adult Guardian, ph: 1300 653 187, helps people with impaired decision-making capacity by acting as their decision-maker in certain circumstances, being an advocate, and giving advice about decision-making on behalf of adults with impaired capacity. It also investigates allegations of physical and financial neglect or abuse.

SOURCE: QldPolice
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