FIND SUPPORT

Some topics discussed at our events and on our website 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 

• Suicide Call Back Service: 1300 659 467 | www.suicidecallbackservice.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 

• Carer Gateway – counselling for carers: 1800 422 737 | www.carergateway.gov.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