Join the fight to end violence, abuse, neglect and exploitation of people with disability by engaging with the Disability Royal Commission.
Next week, the Royal Commission continues to look into how disability service can providers prevent and respond to violence, abuse, neglect and exploitation. They will ask questions about two case studies involving group homes run by Life Without Barriers. Find out more about group homes on our disability housing page.
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Missed the last hearing? Find out about the barriers to open employment for people with disability and what needs to change to let us participate in the workforce on an equal basis in our latest update. Plus, check out our brand new employment-related jargon buster and read the latest Our Voice blog post by Liz Hall-Downs about how hard it is to find a job as a person with disability.
Industrial laws and practices favour people who can work a 40 hour week, every week, between particular set hours. Those who require more flexibility are often overlooked, even though they can get the job done perfectly well – just not in the usual 9-5 fashion.
PWDA would like the Disability Royal Commission to examine the ways in which people with disability are actively excluded in essential areas of life. We want segregated systems phased out, and universal access as the standard.
Call 13 11 14 for 24/7 Crisis Support
Call 1300 22 46 36 for support with mental health.
Call 1300 78 99 78 for counselling support dedicated to Australian men.
Call 1800 421 468 for support specifically dedicated to people dealing with the Disability Royal Commission.
Call 1800 737 732 for the National Sexual Assault, Domestic Family Violence Councelling Service.
(NRS: 1800 555 677)
(Interpreter: 13 14 50)
If you are a young person (age 25 or under) you can call 1800 55 1800 for support anytime and for any reason.
Call 1800 184 527 for anonymous and free LGBTI peer support and referral for people in Australia wanting to talk about sexuality, identity, gender, bodies, feelings or relationships.
Social, emotional and cultural wellbeing online resources for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People.
If you are in immediate danger and need help from emergency services such as the police, ambulance or fire department, call 000.
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