FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How can I get involved?
Soon we will hold consultation sessions to seek your ideas and feedback. Join the mailing list to be informed when these are happening. If you have a particular interest in an aspect of the work of NDRP, we would love to hear from you.
How will the stakeholder engagement happen given the disruption caused by COVID-19?
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.
Some topics might be upsetting or bring back difficult memories. Please take care of yourself and your wellbeing during these conversations.
Support services
If you feel upset or need support, here are some services that can help:
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Lifeline Australia: 13 11 14 | www.lifeline.org.au
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13YARN: 13 92 76 | www.13yarn.org.au
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Beyond Blue: 1300 22 4636 | www.beyondblue.org.au
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SANE Australia: 1800 18 7263 | www.sane.org
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1800RESPECT (National Sexual Assault, Domestic and Family Violence Counselling Service): 1800 737 732 | www.1800respect.org.au
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Carers Australia: 1800 242 636 | www.carersaustralia.com.au
Advocacy support
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.
Find advocacy support here:
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Disability Advocacy Network: https://www.dana.org.au/find-an-advocate/
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Disability Advocacy Support Helpline via Disability Gateway: Call 1800 643 787 (Monday to Friday, 8am–8pm)
Help for workers and service providers
If you are a worker or service provider and need to report unsafe practices:
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NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission: 1800 035 544 | www.ndiscommission.gov.au
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Australian Human Rights Commission: 1300 656 419 | www.humanrights.gov.au
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Fair Work Ombudsman: 13 13 94 | www.fairwork.gov.au