Due to the rapidly changing environment around COVID-19 and recommendations from the Prime Minister to reduce group sessions, we have decided to postpone the Train the Trainer and Responding to Elder Abuse workshops from Thursday, 26th March 2020 to September 2020 (date TBC). We apologise for any inconvenience this may have caused. Please email events@agedrights.asn.au for any enquiries.
Responding to Elder Abuse - What Service Providers should know
Thursday, 26 March 2020 | 1- 4.30pm | 16 Hutt Street, Adelaide SA 5000
The Aged Rights Advocacy Service (ARAS) Abuse Prevention Program (APP) is facilitating a workshop for service providers who are responsible for addressing issues regarding abuse of older people. This workshop is for those who have already participated in the ‘Train the Trainer’ Kit. It will cover what to consider and how to respond to abuse of an older person who is living in a community setting.
Key subject areas covered in the Responder Workshop Session:
- Reinforcing zero tolerance of abuse
- Working collaboratively
- Assessing risk level
- Options for responding
- Intervention Principles
- Privacy and Confidentiality in practice
- APP case examples for discussion
- DVD – There’s No Excuse for Abuse
Certificate of Attendance will be provided. Refer to your profession for CPD rules and requirements.
Afternoon tea will be provided. If you are registered for both 'Train the Trainer' and 'Responder' sessions, lunch will be provided.
Cost: $200 (per person, incl. GST)
Download Flyer and Registration Form
Parking: Metered parking is available along Hutt Street and Bartels Road, plus UPark in Pirie Street
For further information, please contact Doris Gioffre on (08) 8232 5377 or 1800 700 600 (toll free)
