# @victoriapolice on Instagram

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- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/DBuqhochij6
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/24448578-victoriapolice-instagram
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- **Posted:** 2024-10-30T01:02:47.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** Victoria Police (@victoriapolice) — https://gondola.cc/victoriapolice

## Caption

We have become the first police force in Australia to partner with the aged care sector in an innovative new effort to stop the abuse of older people. ⁣

The effort has seen specialist police team up with the sector to visit aged care facilities across the state and ensure workers know the signs of abuse and how to report it. ⁣
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The visits include presentations with police and the sector – including Elder Rights Advocacy – to educate workers and the broader community on the forms of abuse, as well as providing advice on how to seek help if workers witness or suspect offending is occurring. ⁣
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Police see firsthand the impact of older members of the community being abused each year with the crime ranging from physical and sexual assault to serious neglect and mistreatment.⁣
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While police continue to respond to increasing rates of abuse of older people, it remains underreported. ⁣
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We are committed to responding to all types of abuse of older people, supporting victims and holding perpetrators to account.⁣
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If you or an older person close to you discloses they are a victim of abuse, please believe them and encourage them to contact police or a support service.⁣
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In an emergency call Triple Zero (000). If you can’t get to a phone, ask someone else to do it for you. ⁣
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In non-urgent cases if you know or suspect an older person is being abused and prefer to make an anonymous report, you can do so online via the Crime Stoppers Victoria website.⁣
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There are many support services available. Victorians can contact Seniors’ Rights Victoria on the organisation’s free confidential helpline: 1300 368 821 or visit their website for further advice.⁣
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 #SeniorsMonth #Forum

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