World Elder Abuse Awareness Day - Resources

Posters to help you promote your WEAAD event or activity.

A suite of elder abuse awareness posters, post cards and brochures can also be downloaded from our Elder Abuse Support Services and Resources page.

You can use the following copy for your social media post:

"Elder abuse affects 1 in 6 older Western Australians and may involve many different forms of abuse. From 11 – 17 June, Western Australians are encouraged to Wise Up and Rise Up against all forms of abuse against older people in our community.

To learn more about World Elder Abuse Awareness Day on 15 June, how to recognise the signs and what support is available visit www.communities.wa.gov.au/ElderAbuse  

It’s time for us all to Wise Up and Rise Up against Elder Abuse.

WA Elder Abuse Helpline and Information Service 1300 724 679"

Download the social media tile below to help you share the message of WEAAD online.

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Email signature block that can be inserted into your email signature settings.

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Download the zip file below and use the campaign signature block by inserting it into your email signature settings.

• Open a new email message
• On the 'Message' menu, select 'Signature' then 'Signatures'
• On the 'E-mail Signature' menu, select 'New' to create a new signature, and give this signature a name
• Type your email signature in the 'Edit signature' panel. Here you can change how your signature displays (e.g. font, font size)
• Copy the signature block image, and paste into the 'Edit signature' panel where you want it to appear. Alternatively, select the Image icon in the 'Edit signature' panel. Locate your image file, and select 'Insert'.

You can use the following copy for your newsletter, email or intranet article:

"World Elder Abuse Awareness Day is commemorated on 15 June each year.

On this day, Western Australians are encouraged to Wise Up and Rise Up against all forms of abuse against older people in our community.

Elder abuse causes harm or distress to an older person and is often carried out by someone the older person trusts.

The most common types of abuse in Western Australia are financial abuse (such as money or property), psychological and emotional abuse (such as threats), neglect (such as not providing food, shelter or care), social abuse (such as forced isolation from family or friends), physical and sexual abuse.

Elder Abuse affects Western Australians of all backgrounds, with devastating effects on victims, their families, and communities.

During the week of World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (11 – 17 June 2023), the Department of Communities is encouraging all Western Australians to get involved in raising awareness and learning more about elder abuse in the community.

For more information about elder abuse and support available visit:
 www.communities.wa.gov.au/ElderAbuse

If you or someone you know is experiencing elder abuse you can contact the WA Elder Abuse Helpline and Information Service on 1300 724 679."

Download and print out bookmarks design for World Elder Abuse Awareness Day 2023.