Resources

Confident, Safe & Secure Living in Queensland- A Handbook on Safety for Seniors

Confident, Safe & Secure Living in Queensland is a practical guide for seniors (and others) on safety and security at home, when out and about, and securing your home when you're on holidays. There's also advice on fraud and elder abuse. The handbook contains checklists and contact details for a range of support services and organisations.

To obtain a hard copy of the handbook contact the Community Safety and Crime Prevention Branch on Ph: (07) 3234 2111 or to view the handbook, choose:

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	Greek Version ( 1600 KB)
	Vietnamese Version ( 1795 KB)
	Chinese Version (coming soon)

Senior Wiser Safer- Queensland Police Service Directory of Services for Older people

The Senior Wiser Safer- Queensland Police Service Directory of Services for Older people is a concise and user-friendly guide to the many existing programs and services developed by the Queensland Police Service of benefit to seniors.

To obtain a hard copy of the handbook contact the Community Safety and Crime Prevention Branch on Ph: (07) 3234 2111 or to view the handbook, choose:

PDF:    Senior Wiser Safer ( 495 KB)
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Stop Abuse of Older People Booklet

The Stop Abuse of Older People Booklet is published by the Australian Pensioners’ and Superannuants’ League Queensland Incorporated (APSL) and is intended to help older people who’s rights are not being treated with respect they deserve, or those who may be concerned that others could be in this situation and need help. 

To obtain a copy of the booklet contact APSL on Ph: (07) 3844 5878 or E-mail apsl@apsl.com.au

Elder Abuse Information Sheets and Brochures (Multi-lingual)

The Elder Abuse Prevention Unit has produced a range of elder abuse information sheets and brochures on the identification and prevention of elder abuse.  To obtain copies, contact the Elder Abuse Prevention Unit on 1300 651 192 or visit their resources website.

Ageing Myth and Reality

Published by the Office for Seniors, Department for Communities, Ageing Myth and Reality challenges some of the myths about ageing and old age. It provides factual evidence that to become old does not mean withdrawal from all physical, mental, social and community activity. To obtain a copy of Ageing Myth and Reality visit the Office for Seniors Publications website.
 
For further information or to obtain hard copies of Ageing Myth and Reality, please telephone the Office for Seniors, Department of Communities on 1300 132 654.

Seniors and the Law Booklet

The Seniors and the Law booklet was developed by the Department of Communities in partnership with the Queensland Law Society and with assistance from a range of other government departments and community organisations.

The booklet provides information within a Queensland context about prominent legal issues that particularly impact on seniors. It does not provide all the answers, as each person's situation and experiences are different. However, the aim is to alert seniors about pertinent aspects to be aware of in each of the legal situations described.

To obtain an electronic copy of the handbook go to the Queensland Law Society website.

Senior and Safer Booklet

The Senior and Safer booklet is published by the Department for Emergency Services (DES) and provides information and guidance on safety in and around the home for seniors. The format of the booklet takes the reader through the home from the front yard to the back yard, identifying areas of risk and provides advice on how to minimise or eradicate these risks.
 
For a copy of Senior and Safer contact the Strategic Policy and Executive Service, DES on Ph: (07) 3109 5012 or by visiting the DES Publications website.