Despite living in her leased apartment for years, senior citizen and pensioner Lin, who lives with disability, had endured long-term elder abuse from her landlord.
The ongoing physical and mental discriminatory abuse became so intense it resulted in Lin being hospitalised twice.
How PWDA helped
When Lin approached PWDA, she was determined to take charge of her situation and worked closely with a PWDA advocate over the following months.
With new support, Lin successfully represented herself in Federal Court under the Anti-Discrimination Act and received substantial compensation for all she had endured.
She also prevented herself from becoming homeless and is now living peacefully within the community.
How to get help
Our advocates and support staff are here to help you with any issues you may be experiencing.
For support or more information, call and speak with one of our advocates on 1800 422 015 or visit our Get Help page.
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