FIND SUPPORT

​Our Evidence to Action events talk about what we know about a certain topic, what we don’t know, and what research is needed.

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Some topics might be upsetting or bring back difficult memories. Please take care of yourself and your wellbeing during these conversations. 

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Support services

If you feel upset or need support, here are some services that can help: 

• Lifeline Australia: 13 11 14 | www.lifeline.org.au 

• 13YARN: 13 92 76 | www.13yarn.org.au

• Beyond Blue: 1300 22 4636 | www.beyondblue.org.au 

• SANE Australia: 1800 18 7263 | www.sane.org 

• 1800RESPECT (National Sexual Assault, Domestic and Family Violence Counselling Service): 1800 737 732 | www.1800respect.org.au 

• Carers Australia: 1800 242 636 | www.carersaustralia.com.au 

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Advocacy support 

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The NDRP focuses on research to drive systemic changes in policy and practice. However, NDRP cannot collect or respond to personal stories. Advocacy can help defend your rights and interests.  

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Find advocacy support here: 

• Disability Advocacy Network: https://www.dana.org.au/find-an-advocate/ 

• Disability Advocacy Support Helpline via Disability Gateway: Call 1800 643 787 (Monday to Friday, 8am–8pm) 

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Help for workers and service providers 

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If you are a worker or service provider and need to report unsafe practices: 

• NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission: 1800 035 544 | www.ndiscommission.gov.au 

• Australian Human Rights Commission: 1300 656 419 | www.humanrights.gov.au 

• Fair Work Ombudsman: 13 13 94 | www.fairwork.gov.au