Support Services
The impact of the issues explored by the Disability Royal Commission may continue to be felt. If you or someone you know requires support, there are services available.
National Disability Abuse and Neglect Hotline: 1800 880 052
The National Disability Abuse and Neglect Hotline is a free, independent and confidential service for reporting abuse and neglect of people with disability. The Hotline works with callers to find appropriate ways of dealing with reports of abuse or neglect through referral, information and support.
1800RESPECT: Call 1800 737 732, Text 0458 737 732
1800 RESPECT is Australia’s national counselling, information and support service for anyone affected by domestic, family and sexual violence. It is available, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Disability Advocacy Support Helpline: 1800 643 787
The Disability Advocacy Support Helpline (the Helpline) is a pilot initiative announced as part of Australia’s Disability Strategy 2021–2031, designed to improve access to individual advocacy support. The Helpline is a phone-based service that is delivered by Advocacy Law Alliance and accessed through the Disability Gateway. The Helpline is a free service for people with disability, their families and carers, who require short-term individual disability advocacy support.
Disability Advocacy Finder:
The National Disability Advocacy Program provides people with disability access to effective advocacy support. The Department of Social Services funds 59 advocacy organisations across Australia to protect and promote the rights of people with disability. Services can be found through the Disability Advocacy Finder at the Ask Izzy website.
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