Free community information session and pop-up event to financially empower Cardinia Shire’s seniors

Community Elder Law Session

A free information session dedicated to protecting the rights and assets of older people hosted by Peninsula Community Legal Centre’s (PCLC) elder law expert William Betts. William will cover topics including, wills and estate planning as well as powers of attorney and present tips and strategies to ensure individual’s wishes are respected. There will be an opportunity for the audience to ask questions, followed by a light lunch.

• Date:     Friday 6 June 2025 
• Time:     12-1pm
• Venue:   Lakeside Room, Cardinia Cultural Centre, 40 Lakeside Boulevard Pakenham

Ageing well pop–up

Meet and greet with a variety of service providers, community groups and organisations offering services and activities specifically for our older community members.

• Date:    Friday 6 June 2025
• Time:    1-2pm
• Venue:  Lakeside Room, Cardinia Cultural Centre, 40 Lakeside Boulevard Pakenham

Bookings are essential for catering purposes. To book, please contact our Ageing Well team on 1300 787 624 or by email to mail@cardinia.vic.gov.au.

Cardinia Shire Council and the community is proud to come together to stand up against the abuse, mistreatment and neglect of older people in the lead up to World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, recognised annually on 15 June.

Elder abuse can take various forms and it is usually committed by someone familiar to the victim, with two thirds of abusers being an adult child. Abuse may be physical or come in the forms of financial, emotional, psychological, sexual, or social harm. Additionally, the severity of the abuse can vary and it may be an isolated event or ongoing. 

Older people experiencing or at risk of elder abuse can contact Seniors Rights Victoria’s confidential helpline on 1300 368 821 or seek recourses and support from https://seniorsrights.org.au/