Seniors Legal and Support Service
Specialist legal and support services to address elder abuse
Five new Seniors Legal and Support Services have been established to provide free assistance for seniors concerned about elder abuse, mistreatment or financial exploitation.
The services are located at Brisbane, Cairns, Hervey Bay, Toowoomba and Townsville.
About Seniors Legal and Support Services
A free legal and support service for seniors concerned about elder abuse and financial exploitation.
What is elder abuse and financial exploitation?
Elder abuse is any act within a relationship of trust which results in harm to an older person. It can be physical, sexual, financial, and psychological and/or neglect.
Financial exploitation is the illegal or improper use, or misappropriation of an older person's property and/or finances; forced changes to a will and other legal documents; denial of the right of access to and control over personal funds; and fraudulent or unfair practices from the providers of retirement village, aged rental or residential park accommodation.
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