This section provides information about helplines - telephone and text services that offer help when you need it. Helplines can give you advice, understanding and links to practical support. Here, you can learn how to choose a service that meets your needs and prepare for the call. We also share a list of helplines across Australia. If you have an emergency, call 000 (triple zero) to speak to the police or ambulance.
1800 RESPECT is the national domestic, family and sexual violence counselling, information and support service. Call 1800 737 732 or reach out via the online chat on their website at any time. To contact 1800 RESPECT via SMS, you can text ‘HELLO’ or any greeting to 0458 737 732. we provide a list of both national and state and territory helplines to contact in our helpline directory.
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Participate Australia
A tool to support children, teens and adults with mild to moderate intellectual disability to learn basic counting and money handling skills.
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Disability Advocacy Network Australia
Tools and information to help you find advocacy services in your state or territory.
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Disability Australia Hub
Self-advocacy is when someone with disability speaks up and represents themselves. This guide shows you how.
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Touching Base
Resources and information for people with disability about seeing a sex worker.
Check resourceIt's normal to need support and care after experiencing violence or abuse. Support can help you heal and live a full and joyful life. Many people need time to regain confidence and independence after hard times. Taking extra special care of yourself can help. This section of Neve deals with recovery. It covers things like gaining financial independence and building self-confidence. We share self-care tips and advice about reconnecting to your community. We hope it will help you on your healing journey.
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