A second session has been announced for a day that aims to bring communities together against the abuse, mistreatment and neglect of older people.
Mildura Rural City Council will partner with Seniors Rights Victoria to host free information sessions ahead of World Elder Abuse Awareness Day on 15 June.
The two free educations sessions planned for Wednesday 5 June at Powerhouse Place.
The Community Education Session – Planning Ahead for Seniors, will run from 10.30am to midday, before the Professional Education Session – Recognising and Responding to Elder Abuse gets underway from 1pm to 2.30pm.
The first session will feature Gary Ferguson from Seniors Rights Victoria discussing how to protect your rights as you grow older, while covering practical ways to plan for the future in an interactive session for seniors.
Session 2, meanwhile, is aimed at professionals only, and will cover protecting the rights of older people to prevent elder abuse.
Mr Ferguson will return to discuss different types of elder abuse, risks and how to respond and prevent it. This free session is open to those whose work brings them into contact with older people in the community.
Those interested in attending either session can register by calling 03 5018 8258 or email nicole.cavallaro@mildura.vic.gov.au
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