Safety and Rights for Seniors Seminar

Morningside Neighbourhood Watch celebrates World Elder Abuse Day.

Would you recognise the signs of Elder Abuse? How can the rights and safety of our seniors be protected?

In a unique community event Morningside Neighbourhood Watch, partnering with Balmoral Rotary are running an educational and awareness seminar, "Safety and rights for Seniors". This event aims to draw attention to the relationship the community has with its older citizens.

Sunday 15th June is World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD). This seminar an approved WEAAD activity, aims to recognise and respond to the mistreatment of senior citizens in whatever form. Four expert speakers will pack a lot into a 90 minute seminar, which will draw attention to these issues and assist our elders understand their rights, emphasising prevention, all in a context of bring connected and engaged in our community.

This event will appeal not only to our elder citizens, but to their families and carers.


Morningside Neighbourhood Watch and Balmoral Rotary will facilitate this event at

11:00 am on Sunday 15th June at Carina Bowls Club, 401 Stanley Road Carina.                                                  

This is a FREE community event made possible through the assistance of Brisbane City Council.

This will be an interesting and lively morning with entertainment provided by Morningsong Community Choir, lucky seat prizes and a light lunch is provided.

For more information and to register go to:

www.eventbrite.com.au