Elder abuse grants and funding
Communities collaborates with stakeholders to develop initiatives that support elder abuse prevention, including:
- Funding the Council on the Ageing WA (COTA WA) as the Seniors Peak Body in Western Australia.
- Funding Advocare to manage the Elder Abuse Helpline 1300 724 679.
- Funding the Northern Suburbs Community Legal Centre to deliver the Older People’s Rights Service (OPRS) and the Elder Abuse Peer Education Scheme.
Seniors Week Community Grants program
The WA Seniors Week Community Grants Program provides financial assistance to organisations hosting local events in metropolitan and regional areas of Western Australia during Seniors Week (Sunday 12th – Sunday 19th November).
Visit the Council on the Ageing (COTA) WA website for more details or call them on (08) 9472 0104.
For more information about WA Seniors Week, visit the WA Seniors Week page.
Funding opportunities
Various funding opportunities may be made available.
For current grants and funding opportunities, visit the Grants Programs page and the Community Grants Directory page.
