World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD), 15 June 2015
TEA: Talking Elder Abuse
Elder abuse
Every year, one in 20 older persons experiences some form
of abuse at the hands of someone they trust. It is estimated
that only one in five cases of elder abuse is reported.
You can be a part of changing these statistics for the better.
TEA: Talking Elder Abuse
‘World Elder Abuse Awareness Day represents the one day
in the year when the whole world voices its opposition to the
abuse and suffering inflicted to some of our older
generations.’ (United Nations)
in the year when the whole world voices its opposition to the
abuse and suffering inflicted to some of our older
generations.’ (United Nations)
Elder abuse
Every year, one in 20 older persons experiences some form
of abuse at the hands of someone they trust. It is estimated
that only one in five cases of elder abuse is reported.
You can be a part of changing these statistics for the better.
The NSW Elder Abuse Helpline & Resoure Unit
Phone 1800 628 221 – Anyone can make the call
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