Protecting older Victorians from elder abuse
The Victorian Budget 2018/19 includes
The Labor Government will invest
These services are being rolled out to five locations including
The funding package will also provide better workforce training to ensure staff can better identify and respond to cases of suspected elder abuse, and prevent the abuse from escalating.
Community awareness events will also be held to increase the understanding of elder abuse as a form of family violence.
Under the previous Liberal Government, public aged care beds were set to be privatised, hurting older Victorians and their families. The Labor Government promised to stop the Liberals' sell-off, and we are getting it done.
The Budget includes
Public aged care services play a vital role in supporting our most vulnerable older Victorians who need specialist care for complex physical or mental health needs.
Quotes attributable to Minister for Housing, Disability and Ageing
“Older Victorians have contributed so much to our state. This is about giving them – our parents and grandparents – the care and dignity they deserve in their later years.”
“Elder abuse is a silent scourge, but with this investment we'll be able to better identify and respond to cases of abuse.”
“After four years of neglect under the Liberals, public aged care finally has a bright future in Victoria.”
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