The Department of Human Services (DHS) has released With respect to age – 2009, the Victorian Government practice guidelines for health services and community agencies for the prevention of elder abuse.
Information sessions were held to introduce the guide in the context of the Victorian Government strategy, to assist you to understand expectations around how the guide should be used and to facilitate its use. Further details about the sessions conducted are available here. Frequently Asked Questions are available here.
The guide is available in PDF format at http://www.health.vic.gov.au/agedcare/policy/index.htm
Information regarding the Victoria Police campaign You are not alone, which includes information about where to receive campaign material is available here and on the Victoria Police Website.
Australian Healthcare Associates (AHA), on behalf of DHS, conducted the information sessions. These sessions are listed here.