Join the fight to end violence, abuse, neglect and exploitation of people with disability by engaging with the Disability Royal Commission.
The Disability Royal Commission has announced some deadlines for this year. If you want a private session, you need to register before 30 June 2022, and to make sure any submission is used for the final report, the Royal Commission needs to have it by 31 December 2022.
Need support to make it happen? We can help. Our free advocacy service is open to all people with disability – and supporters can call in for advice too.
From 16 to 20 May, the Disability Royal Commission will hold another hearing on preventing and responding to violence, abuse, neglect and exploitation in disability services.
You can find information about past hearings on disability services in several of our public hearing issues pages, such as housing. Check out our plain English jargon buster for any terms you’re not sure about.
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Being queer, trans, disabled and mad is an experience of joy, beauty, community and safety. Despite this, I am yet to meet another person with the same shared identities that hasn’t also experienced abuse, violence, neglect or exploitation.
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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