Maleny Men’s Shed hosts Elder Abuse Prevention Workshop

The Maleny Men’s Shed (MMS) recently hosted Sophie Brewster, an Elder Abuse Prevention Caseworker from the Elder Abuse Prevention and Support Service (EAPSS).

Sophie’s wonderful presentation to the Shedders explained Elder Abuse, which is the abuse of older people, and described how seniors who may be experiencing elder abuse can access help through EAPSS.

EAPSS is for people aged 60 and up (or 50 and up for First Nations Peoples) and their partners, family members, friends, caretakers, and other loved ones or support people.

This service provides individualised support, case management, resources, and referrals to protect elderly people from abuse.

For information, call Relationships Australia on 1300 063 232, and support is also available from the Queensland Elder Abuse Helpline on 1300 651 192.

Dr John Barletta, Health & Wellbeing Officer (MMS), & Sophie Brewster, Elder Abuse Prevention Caseworker (EAPSS).