Older People - Your Rights brochure - text version

Human rights

You  have the right to

  • live in safety
  • make your own choices
  • be treated with respect

It is not okay

when these rights are denied by someone you trust, causing you harm.

It can happen to men and women from all walks of life.

Harm can be

  • Emotional
  • Physical
  • Sexual
  • Financial
  • Neglect

Need help?

Phone

1300 366 611

We can help

  • free confidential legal assistance by phone or in person
  • representation by our specialist units
  • linking with other service providers
  • community and group education sessions

Other services that can help

Advocacy Tasmania

1800 005 131

(03) 6224 2240

COTA Tasmania

(03) 6231 3265

Relationships Australia

1300 364 277

Tasmanian Elder Abuse Help Line

1800 441 169

(03) 6237 0047

Mobile and Interstate Call

Legal Aid Offices

Hobart

158 Liverpool Street TAS 7000

Launceston

64 Cameron Street TAS 7250

Devonport

8 Griffith Street TAS 7310

Burnie

50 Alexander Street TAS 7320

Phone 1300 366 611

Monday - Friday 9am-5pm

or find us on the web: www.legalaid.tas.gov.au

 

Last updated: 19/07/2018