Domestic and family violence and elder abuse

Domestic and family violence

Domestic and family violence occurs when one person in a relationship uses violence or abuse to maintain power and control over the other person. As a community we can all help prevent it by looking for signs of violence, supporting someone experiencing violence and getting help.

Elder abuse

Elder abuse is any act within a relationship of trust which harms an older person. As a community we can all help prevent elder abuse by learning about common elder abuse behaviours, looking for signs of elder abuse, supporting someone experiencing abuse and getting help.