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Posted on Thursday 12th of June, 2025,
Greater Shepparton City Council has launched a short community survey to better understand how older residents across the region can be supported to feel safer, more connected and better informed.
In Summary
The survey has been developed as part of Council’s 2025 campaign in honour of World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (15 June) and is now open at shepp.city/saferseniors. It will remain open until midnight on 31 July 2025.
Open to people aged 60 and over, as well as those who care for or support older residents, the survey includes a short series of questions about social connection, confidence in recognising scams, and awareness of available services. It can be completed for yourself or on behalf of someone you know.
All responses are anonymous and will be used to help Council and partner organisations design more effective services and community programs that support respectful ageing. Participants will also receive access to a free downloadable information pack with practical tips on staying safe, avoiding scams, and connecting with local services.
Mayor, Councillor Shane Sali, said the survey was a valuable way for residents to share insights and help shape meaningful change.
“World Elder Abuse Awareness Day reminds us that older people deserve to live with dignity, safety and respect,” he said.
“This survey gives us a clearer picture of the challenges people are facing and what more we can do as a Council and a community.”
Council’s Director Community, Louise Mitchell, said the survey focuses on listening and taking action.
“This is a chance for people to share their experiences and help us build a safer and more inclusive Greater Shepparton,” she said.
“The feedback we receive will directly inform how we deliver services that support older people and promote positive ageing in our region.”
The survey forms part of a wider campaign running throughout June and July, including a travelling World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD) Roadshow that will visit Men’s Sheds, aged care homes and neighbourhood houses to share information, promote respectful ageing and connect older residents with support services.
Community members are encouraged to wear purple on Sunday 15 June, to show support for World Elder Abuse Awareness Day and help raise awareness of the mistreatment and neglect that some older people experience.
If you or someone you know is experiencing elder abuse, free and confidential support is available by calling 1800 ELDERHelp (1800 353 374).
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