Safety as you get older
Elder abuse
Elder abuse is any type of abuse directed at an older person, including:
- neglect
- physical abuse
- sexual abuse
- financial abuse
- emotional abuse
- verbal abuse
- social abuse.
It can be a single or repeated act that causes harm and fear in a relationship with someone you trust. Find about the different types of family and domestic violence.
Information in your language
You can find translated factsheets about elder abuse on the Australian Human Rights Commission website. They may help you identify if you’re experiencing family and domestic violence.
How to find help for elder abuse
There’s support available to help if you, or someone you know, is experiencing elder abuse.
Find out more about supporting someone experiencing elder abuse.
Home safety
Staying safe at home includes both:
- making sure your home is secure
- changing your home so you can move around safely as you get older.
Find help to make your home safe. These links will take you away from myGov.
Online safety
It’s important to know how to use the internet safely and protect yourself online. If you don’t feel confident using the internet and digital devices, you can be more vulnerable to online threats like scams or tricks.
There are resources available to help you stay safe online and build your confidence and skills in using the internet and digital devices. Some of these links will take you away from myGov.