Protecting yourself as you get older - FREE session
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Factors such as physical and cognitive decline and social isolation make older people more vulnerable to abuse or mistreatment. It is important therefore that we know how to protect ourselves and our assets as we get older.This session will equip you with the knowledge and tools required to protect yourself in the following three areas:
1. Protecting yourself against elder abuse – we will discuss the types of elder abuse, why they occur, and tips to reduce your vulnerability.
2. Protecting your health and wealth – practical guidance on how to formalise your wishes. Specifically, we will discuss Enduring Power of Attorney, Advance Care Directive, and Medical Treatment Decision Maker.
3. Protecting you right to housing – in our final topic we discuss some of your options (for example do you want to stay at home with support, move in with your family, or share your home), and practical safeguards such as the importance of agreements.
This information session is co-presented by Greater Shepparton City Council and Seniors Rights Victoria. It is being provided as part of the 16 Days of Activism against gender-based violence events offered by Greater Shepparton City Council and Goulburn Integrated Family Violence Services Executive. It can be offered free to the community thanks to funding received by Greater Shepparton City Council for the Free from Violence Local Government Program (Victorian State Government), and Respect Victoria’s 16 Days of Activism grassroots initiative.
To see what other free workshops and information sessions you can attend, head to: https://shepp.city/16days
Date
Monday 8 December 2025 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM (UTC+11)Location
Shepparton Senior Citizens Hall
132 Welsford St, Shepparton VIC 3630
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Protecting yourself as you get older - FREE session
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