Elder Abuse Prevention Brochure
The Elder Abuse Prevention Unit (EAPU) is a Queensland-wide program provided by Uniting Care Community and funded by the Department of Communities.
The EAPU works from a Human Rights perspective and provides:
a Helpline for information, support and referrals to people who experience, witness or suspect elder abuse.
training for service providers and tertiary students (free for community based and educational institutions).
awareness raising and information sessions for community groups to raise awareness of the issue and promote preventative strategies (free).
Peer Support Network (PSN) for rural and remote workers; providing opportunities to participate in free professional training through teleconferences, information updates, newsletters etc.
network participation and support for service providers in communities and multicultural groups seeking to address elder abuse.