Seniors Rights Victoria only has capacity to respond to calls from older people experiencing or at risk of elder abuse. If your matter is an emergency, please call 000. If you are a concerned friend or family member, please encourage the older person to call us or click here for access to information and resources.

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01/05/2023

Real stories: Matters of property

Approximately 30 years ago, our non-English-speaking client’s English-speaking husband arranged, through a solicitor, the transfer of their jointly owned home to our client on the basis of relationship breakdown.
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23/02/2023

Lizzie's Story

When relationships turn sour. Lizzie* shared with SRV the sad story of how her relationship with her daughter turned sour, resulting in heartache and financial loss.
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11/10/2022

Martin's Story

Martin needed support in removing his wife as EPOA, after she ignored his will and preference.
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07/07/2022

Linda's story

Facts Grandparents often have a special bond with their grandchildren, and this can sometimes be overlooked in parenting disputes.  Linda was very close to her eight-year-old twin granddaughters. Her daughter,…
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21/10/2021

Pamela and Leo's Story

Pamela is a 71yo woman who was encouraged by her son Leo to sell her house and live with him and his wife. Pamela contacted SRV for assistance with issues…
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26/07/2021

Lucy and Peter's Story

Lucy and Peter's adult daughter moved back home with her adult children. The set up was not going well, so they called SRV, who were able to help resolve it.
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14/03/2021

Elsie's story

Elsie decided to move in with her daughter, Lana, and her son-in-law, Jason, at their invitation, after her husband died...
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22/02/2021

Shauna's story

Shauna is 75. Recently her only son, Patrick, moved back home with her after her husband died. Her son has substance abuse issues...
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22/02/2021

Vic's story

Vic lives independently in his own home with some home care assistance provided weekly. He’s active with a local walking group and enjoys...
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If you are in Victoria and are experiencing or at risk of elder abuse, help is available through our confidential helpline on 1300 368 821.

If you are a concerned friend or family member, please encourage the older person to call us or you can access information and resources here. You can also find a lawyer via the Law Institute of Victoria website.

If it is an emergency, call 000.


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