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Aasha team is fighting and working on to get rid of elder abuse, educate elders and young ones, creating awareness, starting the conversation so that our seniors can live the life they choose to live with respect, care, love, which they deserve in their golden years.
On 9th September 2020 Aasha and seniors rights launched two short films on elders abuse.
The launch was streamed as a webinar enabling broader participation.
Hon. Mark Taylor MP, member of seven hills, hon. Jodi Mackay, Nsw Labour Party Leader, Joseph La Posta, Ceo-Nsw Multicultural, Natalie Ward MLC, Russell Westmacott Ceo seniors rights, AASHA directors and AASHA team, as well as 40 other members and community leaders, attended the event at Eastwood Ryde leagues club with COVID safe precautions. Also, many participated through the webinar link.
About short films on elder abuse in hindi.
These short films are done in indian cultural settings. Elder abuse is in all communities but style and context changes in each community.
1 Down Under -this is the story of mother who arrives from India to join her son and his family. She is used as a maid and not allowed to go out to meet anyone. Whenever she wants to go out to a social group no one has time and she is threatened by son that she will be sent back to India and not allowed to see her grand children.
A new Life Downunder – a story about isolation leading to abuse
2 The Granny flat- this is about mother giving money to daughter to make granny flat without any written proof or agreement. Once granny flat is made, daughter and partner want to put her in aged care facility so that they can rent the flat and get rent.
The granny Flat – a story about the importance of getting agreements with family in writing to protect yourself first
Elder abuse what it is?
Elder abuse is a single, or repeated act, or lack of appropriate action, occurring within any relationship where there is an expectation of trust, which causes harm or distress to an elder person.
All forms of abuse are unacceptable. Elder abuse can affect anyone, irrespective of background, gender, ethnicity or means.
Research from Australia and overseas shows that around 5% of older people may be experiencing elder abuse. the real number may be higher because many people feel they cannot speak up.
Never feel ashamed to ask for help.
If you feel you are being physically abused, bullied or pressured to do things by someone you know; or if someone you rely on is neglecting you, threatening or failing to look after you as they promised…be bold and speak up!
Your safety and wellbeing both are important.
Elder abuse- forms
Elder abuse can take many different forms. The most common forms of elder abuse are financial abuse and neglect.
- Physical abuse
- Psychological/emotional abuse
Psychological or emotional abuse involves any action or threat that causes fear of violence, isolation, deprivation, humiliation or powerlessness.
- Social abuse
Social abuse is forced isolation that prevents or restricts the older person’s contact with friends, family or the community.
- Financial abuse
this is the illegal, mismanagement or improper use of the older person’s finances.
- Sexual abuse
any sexual contact, language or display of pornography without the older person’s consent, or through coercion.
- Neglect
Neglect involves the failure of a carer to provide necessities such as food, shelter, or medical care, or preventing someone else from providing them.
And what elder abuse is not?
Age discrimination or an estranged relationship with a relative are not examples of elder abuse.
What should I do if I’m being exploited or mistreated?
The priority is your safety. if you feel threatened or unsafe, call 000. The police can assist you in removing an abusive person from your home, or help you to find safe accommodation.
If you decide to stay in the situation, having a safety plan can help you know what to do in an emergency.
If someone close to you is placing unwelcome restrictions on you, is emotionally mistreating you, or taking advantage of you financially, you may want to try to resolve things with them informally. elder support services like –
Seniors rights service
Community organisations like-Aasha Australia foundation
What Should I Do If I Suspect Elder Abuse?
If someone is in immediate danger, call 000.
Remember that physical and sexual abuse are criminal acts. Other types of abuse are assessed in their particular circumstances.
Reassure the older person that there is help available.
If the older person is willing to get support, help them contact a relevant organisation. See where to get help below.
Aasha Australia foundation along with seniors rights support any seniors facing elder abuse.
For more visit:
INFO@AASHAAUSTRALIA.ORG.AU
CONTACT AASHA TEAM ON – 0412786569
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