THE Aged Rights Advocacy Service has launched two short films to help reduce the risk of elder abuse.
Chief executive officer Marilyn Crabtree believes the Living a Positive Life films would build awareness and raise confidence among older people. “Elder abuse has no boundaries and happens in all communities and cultures,” she said.
“The films will provide organisations, service providers and community groups with a series of key messages aimed at assisting older people to stay connected, stay active, stay healthy and stay in control within their communities.”
The aim is for the films – one of which is tailored for Aboriginal communities – to be used as educational tools by those working with older people.
“We will aim to distribute the films across the state and will put it together with instructions on how to start conversations around elder abuse,” Ms Crabtree said.
The films were produced with support from the Office for the Ageing, SA Health and community organisations including, among others, the Co-ordinating Italian Committee, the City of Burnside, the Greek Welfare Centre, the Legal Services Commission and men’s sheds.
For copies of the DVD, email aras@agedrights.asn.au or call 1800-700-600. If you, or someone you know, is suffering abuse, contact the SA Elder Abuse Prevention Line, 1800-372-310.
