Improving Skills in Recognising and Responding to the Abuse of Older People
Date and time
Location
Saxons Training Facilities Sydney
Level 10 10 Barrack Street Sydney, NSW 2000 AustraliaRefund Policy
Description
Improving Skills in Recognising and Responding to the Abuse of Older People
Course overview
* Please note that the ticket fee is for cost recovery which is comprised of venue hire costs, resources, ticket seller fee and gst.
During this training session, participants will:
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Explore the societal context of elder abuse and the rights of older people
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Identify elder abuse types and signs
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Examine the complexity of elder abuse, and barriers to recognising and reporting
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Understand duty of care and appropriate action to take when elder abuse is disclosed, witnessed or suspected
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Learn how to respond to reports of alleged abuse
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Find out where to go for advice and assistance
Participants receive a Certificate of Attendance and a comprehensive Resource Pack to take away.
Organised by
The NSW Elder Abuse Helpline & Resource Unit provides information, support and referrals relating to the abuse of older people living in the community across NSW. We provide practical assistance and easy-to-understand information to older people, family members and frontline workers on ways to reduce and prevent abuse. We also develop resources, raise community awareness and deliver training and education to professionals working with older people in the community.