Victorian Seniors Better Protected
Source: Victoria. Minister for Seniors. Media Release
"Victorian seniors will be better protected from abuse as a result of new Brumby Labor Government initiatives worth $1.1 million to be rolled out across Victoria. Launched on World Elder Abuse Prevention Awareness Day, Senior Victorians Minister Lisa Neville said a new guide would assist health and community services professionals to spot the signs and respond to the abuse and a Victoria wide roll-out of financial literacy workshops and resources specifically targeted at seniors in addition to training for all occupations in contact with seniors to spot the signs of elder abuse. "