This interactive workshop is designed to assist health and community professionals to more confidently:
– Recognise elder abuse – the risk factors, types and potential signs
– Respond sensitively to older people at risk of, or experiencing elder abuse,
& their carers/family
– Know the types of services available and make appropriate referrals.
Where: Livestreamed via Zoom
Duration: One x 3-hour session (3 CPD hours)
Pre-requisite: This workshop builds on the Victorian Government’s elder abuse prevention online training module and it is recommended participants complete this training prior to attending.
Who should attend: Community service providers including hospital and allied health, nursing and medical staff, assessment workers, care coordinators, case managers, mental health workers, and community health staff..