Greater Shepparton City Council has launched a short community survey to better understand how older residents can be supported to feel safer, more connected and better informed.
The survey has been developed as part of Council’s 2025 campaign in honour of World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (June 15) and is now open at shepp.city/saferseniors (or scan the QR code). It will remain open until midnight on July 31, 2025.
Open to people aged 60 and over, as well as those who care for or support older residents, the survey includes a short series of questions about social connections, confidence in recognising scams, and awareness of available services. It can be completed for yourself or on behalf of someone you know.
All responses are anonymous and will be used to help Council and partner organisations design more effective services and community programs that support respectful ageing in Greater Shepparton.
Participants will also receive access to a free downloadable information pack with practical tips on staying safe, avoiding scams, and connecting with local services.
Council’s Director Community, Louise Mitchell, said the survey focuses on listening and acting.
“This is a chance for people to share their experiences and help us build a safer and more inclusive Greater Shepparton,” she said.
“The feedback we receive will directly inform how we deliver services that support older people and promote positive ageing in our region.”
The survey forms part of a wider campaign running throughout June and July, including a travelling World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD) Roadshow that will visit Men’s Sheds, aged care homes and neighbourhood houses to share information, promote respectful ageing and connect older residents with support services.
Community members were invited to wear purple on Sunday, June 15, to show support and to help raise awareness of the mistreatment and neglect that some older people experience.
If you or someone you know is experiencing elder abuse, free and confidential support is available by calling 1800 ELDERHelp (1800 353 374).
