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Gerard Mansour, Commissioner for Senior Victorians, has also been announced as an ambassador to give elder victims of family violence a voice.

The funding will support programs to raise awareness so older people, their carers and family members are aware of the rights of senior Victorians and how to seek help.

It will also support programs to prevent perpetrators from committing family violence against older Victorians and encourage bystanders to speak out.

The National Ageing Research Institute found that two thirds of elder abuse is perpetrated by a son or daughter.