Seniors Rights Victoria

Seniors Rights Victoria is a State-wide specialist elder abuse community legal centre which provides information, support, advice and education to help prevent elder abuse and safeguard the rights, dignity and independence of older people. Elder abuse is any act which causes harm to an older person and is carried out by someone they know and trust such as a carer, family or friends.

If you, your client or someone you know is experiencing elder abuse, please contact our free, confidential Helpline: 1300 368 821 (M-F, 10am - 5pm)

Our experienced advocates and legal advisors provide a welcoming and respectful environment where older people can talk confidentially about their experiences and choose their preferred course of action. Interpreters are available when needed.

SRV’s services include the Helpline, specialist legal services, short-term support and advocacy for individuals and education. SRV also provides leadership on policy and law reform in the area of elder abuse.

SRV can help any Victorian aged 60 and above, or any Indigenous Victorian aged 45 and above, on matters relating to elder abuse and ageing. This includes telephone advice (or face-to-face advice in special circumstances) in matters relating to:

Any form of elder abuse including:

• family violence including intervention orders
• Breaches of Powers of Attorney or other financial abuse
• Debts
• boomerang kids
• Property or Co-ownership disputes

Other matters relating to older Victorians including

• age discrimination
• grandparenting rights
• guardianship and administration
• family care and ‘granny flat’ arrangements
• powers of attorney
• wills and estates
• housing issues
• family breakdowns including property settlements

In certain situations, SRV will also take on legal case work in elder abuse matters.

For further information, call 1300 368 821 or visit Seniors Rights Website (https://seniorsrights.org.au)