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World Elder Abuse Awareness Day – 15 June 2026
Explore World Elder Abuse Awareness Day 2026 events across Melbourne’s eastern region. This page brings together local activities, information sessions and community events that promote respect, dignity, safety and inclusion for older people.
Event dates: 2 June to 23 June 2026
Location: Eastern metropolitan region and online
Cost: Most events are free
Bookings: Some events require bookings, while others are open to the public without registration
Please check each event listing carefully for booking requirements, venue details and contact information.
⚲ Melbourne CBD
$ Free
Tuesday 2 June
12:30pm – 3:30pm
The Savoy Hotel, 630 Little Collins Street, Melbourne
Join Elder Rights Australia and Celebrate Ageing Ltd for a World Elder Abuse Awareness Day forum focused on building a blueprint for respect for older women. Open to service providers, older women, researchers, advocates, policymakers, community members and families.
Light afternoon tea provided. Dress code - cardigans preferred #CardiePride (optional)
Whitehorse and Boroondara Councils have both been involved in The Biscuit Tin Project.
⚲ Maroondah – Croydon
$ Free
Wednesday 10 June
2:00pm – 3:00pm
Croydon Library, 5 Civic Square, Croydon
Would you like to become more aware of your online surroundings?
In this informative presentation, we will give you some basic tips on remaining safe online, how to recognise scams, and how to spot common phishing techniques.
This event is part of the Tech Basics series, aiming to help you learn key technology skills across a range of topics.
⚲ Melbourne CBD
$ Free
Thursday 11 June
9:30am – 12:00pm
Swanston Hall, Melbourne Town Hall
Seniors Rights Victoria and COTA Victoria cordially invite you to their World Elder Abuse Awareness Day 2026 showcase event, Beyond Age.
Whitehorse and Manningham Councils and ECLC are participants in the Beyond Age project.
⚲ Boroondara - All Library Locations
$ Free
12 - 17 June
During library open hours
Visit your local Boroondara library to collect a World Elder Abuse Awareness Day purple ribbon and show your support.
⚲ Whitehorse - Box Hill
$ Free
Monday 15 June
6:30pm – 7:30pm
Box Hill Library - 1040 Whitehorse Road, Box Hill
In recognition of World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, join us for a relaxed one-hour creative session celebrating respect, dignity and connection in our community. You'll learn how to create your own clay wall plaque from start to finish, exploring simple techniques for shaping clay, adding texture, and personalising your piece with a meaningful or affirming word or phrase. Once dried, your handmade plaque will be ready to hang at home as a unique keepsake. No experience needed—just come along and enjoy some creative time.
⚲ Online (Whitehorse Manningham Libraries)
$ Free (Bookings Essential)
Tuesday 16 June 2026
10:30am – 11:15am
Online via Zoom
This energising class combines low-impact cardio with simple strength exercises to support heart health, stamina and everyday movement.
Participants can join seated or standing, using hand weights to safely build muscle and improve balance. In recognition of World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, this session celebrates active ageing and staying strong, confident and connected.
⚲ Yarra Ranges - Lilydale
$ Free
Tuesday 16 June
1:00pm – 3:00pm
Yarra Ranges Civic Centre, 15 Anderson Street, Lilydale
In recognition of World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, Yarra Ranges Council and Eastern Community Legal Centre present this informative session on intergenerational living.
Learn practical tips to support respectful living arrangements, including relationships and wellbeing, financial considerations, and legal aspects, followed by a Q&A.
Afternoon tea provided.
This event is run in partnership with Eastern Community Legal Centre
⚲ Manningham - Doncaster
$ Free
Monday 22 June
10:00am – 12:00pm
Manningham Function Centre, 699 Doncaster Road, Doncaster
Manningham Council presents this special event as part of World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, launching the Beyond Age digital exhibition and showcasing community voices on ageing, respect and safety.
This free community event is open to participants, their families, friends and all interested community members.
⚲ Knox - Bayswater
$ Free
Tuesday 23 June
9:45am – 12:00pm
Knox Community Arts Centre, Cnr Mountain Highway & Scoresby Road, Bayswater
Knox City Council, in partnership with ECLC and EACH, invites you to this special World Elder Abuse Awareness Day event.
Join a conversation with elder advocates, along with a free morning tea and short film screenings exploring dignity, respect and safety.
This event is run in partnership with Eastern Community Legal Centre.
WEAAD Resources
Postcards
In 2024 ECLC partnered with local councils to produce postcards that raise awareness of elder abuse and highlight appropriate referral pathways for free and confidential support in the east.
These postcards are a great resource to share, print, and use across your community and networks.
Download the local government postcards below:
Boroondara – Knox – Manningham – Maroondah – Whitehorse - Yarra Ranges - ECLC (no council)
For printed copies, please contact your local council.
Other Resources
Visit the link to access a wide range of free, downloadable resources to help you promote WEAAD in your workplace, services and community. These include:
- posters and banners
- social media tiles and graphics
- event resources and activity ideas
Challenge Yourself: Are You Ageist?
Ageism can show up in everyday thoughts, language and assumptions—often without us realising.
Taking time to reflect is an important step in preventing elder abuse and building more respectful, inclusive communities.
This quick, interactive quiz helps you explore your own attitudes and better understand how ageism may influence the way we think and act.