Supporting safety
The Queenland Government is committed to promoting the confidence and safety of older people. As well as using programs, services and resources that the Government funds to assist seniors, older people can take precautions to protect themselves.
Government initiatives include:
- Home Assist Secure provides free information and referrals on home repairs, maintenance, modifications and security. Subsidised help with minor home maintenance repairs and modifications for health, safety and security reasons is also available for eligible clients. Home Assist Secure services are located across Queensland.
For further information, phone the Department of Housing on 1300 880 882. - Older Peoples Action Projects aim to reduce senior Queenslander's fear of crime and improve their sense of safety and security. They provide information, referral and support for vulnerable seniors at risk of social isolation or elder abuse to help them participate in the community
Services are based in Brisbane, Gold Coast, Sunshine Coast, Ipswich, Ayr, Bowen, Maryborough, Rockhampton, Smithfield, Thursday Island, Toowoomba, Torquay and Yarrabah.
For further information, contact the Department of Communities, Office for Seniors, on 3224 2625. - Safety Audit Program is a crime prevention initiative that aims to reduce opportunities for crime in public places. It enables the community to identify possible crime sites in public areas and makes recommendations to authorities and owners to prevent or reduce crime.
For further information contact your local police station or the Queensland Police Service, Crime Prevention Unit, on 3234 2111.
Last Updated: 14/07/2008