Elder abuse support services
National
1800 ELDERHelp
Telephone: 1800 353 374 (national free call phone number that automatically redirects callers seeking information and advice on elder abuse with existing phone line service in their jurisdiction)
Australian Capital Territory
Older Persons Abuse Prevention Referral and Information Line (APRIL)
Telephone: 02 6205 3535
Email: oma@act.gov.au
New South Wales
NSW Ageing and Disability Abuse Helpline
Telephone: 1800 628 221
Email: nswadc@adc.nsw.gov.au
Northern Territory
Elder Abuse Information Line
Telephone: 1800 037 072
Email: info@dcls.org.au
Queensland
Elder Abuse Prevention Unit
Telephone: 1300 651 192
Email: eapu@uccommunity.org.au
Rural and Remote Peer Support Network: eapu.psn@uccommunity.org.au
South Australia
Elder Abuse Prevention Phone Line
Telephone: 1800 372 310
Email: stopelderabuse@sa.gov.au
Tasmania
Tasmanian Elder Abuse Helpline
Telephone: 1800 441 169
Text: 0457 806 963
Email: helpline@yoursaytas.org
Victoria
Senior Rights Victoria
Telephone: 1300 368 821
Email: info@seniorsrights.org.au
Western Australia
WA Elder Abuse Helpline
Telephone: 1300 724 679
Freecall: 1800 655 566 (Country Callers)
Email: rights@advocare.org.au
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