Your rights / Physical abuse

Physical abuse includes any form of assault such as hitting, slapping, shoving, pushing and burning. It also includes physical restraint such as tying a person to a chair or bed, or locking a person in a room.

For free, confidential information on a situation you believe may involve physical abuse please contact Seniors Rights Victoria on 1300 368 821.

Our experienced people are available to offer support and assistance. We honour the trust shown to us and respect the choices our clients make.