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.
Living with your adult child? Co-purchasing property with a friend? Or building an extension or granny flat with family? These common arrangements often involve an older person exchanging their property or assets in return for housing and/or care as they age.
A family agreement is an arrangement between an older person and someone else regarding care and living arrangements.
Visit this great resource on the Compass information website, to learn more about why you’ll need a family agreement. You will increase your understanding of:
Compass is a project of Elder Abuse Action Australia and is an information resource to guide action on elder abuse.
Read more about Family Agreements
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.
