In response to recommendations from Victoria's Royal Commission into Family Violence, 10 Elder Abuse Prevention Networks (EAPNs) have been funded by the Victorian Goverment across the state. The EAPNs use a primary prevention approach to address elder abuse. Five of the networks have been established as 'stand alone' while a further five networks are part of the trial Integrated Model of Care for Responding to Suspected Elder Abuse (IMOC). This model comprises four components.
- Workforce training
- Liaison Officer – Elder abuse prevention and response
- Counselling and mediation services (including financial counselling)
- Elder Abuse Prevention Network
Details for each of the networks can be found below.
Elder Abuse Prevention Network | Website | Contact | IMOC | ||||
Barwon Community Legal Service | Barwon Community Legal Service | Alexandria Jones | - | ||||
Central Highlands Elder Abuse Prevention Network | Ballarat Community Health | Louise Feery | - | ||||
Eastern Community Legal Centre | Eastern Community Legal Centre | Jill Exon | - | ||||
Latrobe City Council | Latrobe City Council | Sara Jane Hilditch | Latrobe Community Health Service | ||||
Merri Health - Northern region | Merri Health | Christina Micallef | Melbourne Health | ||||
Merri Health - Western region | Merri Health | Christina Micallef | Western Health | ||||
Resepecting Seniors Network | Respecting Seniors Network | Natasha Spicer | Peninsula Health | ||||
South West Victoria Elder Abuse Prevention Network | MPower | Wendy Jones | - | ||||
Southern Melbourne Primary Care Partnership | Southern Melbourne Primary Care Partnership | Michelle Lord | Monash Health |