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Thriving: a guide for families with disabilities

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This section of the website shares information to help families with disabilities live well. It talks about sex education and health. It describes how to support people with disabilities to make their own decisions without taking over. It offers help for family members, friends, and supporters of women, girls and gender diverse people with disabilities.

1800 RESPECT

If you experience violence or abuse you can contact 1800 RESPECT for support and counselling.
Call 1800 737 732 or go to the 1800 RESPECT website to chat with someone online (external link)

‍To contact 1800RESPECT via SMS, text ‘HELLO’ or any greeting to 0458 737 732 to start the conversation.

How to find practical help

This section of the website lets you know where to go and what to do when you need help. People who've been hurt by violence will find advice here, but others will find it helpful too. There is information about legal support, health services, money, sex and relationships and violence and abuse. If you are in a difficult situation and don't know what to do, the strategies here can make a difference.

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May 7, 2024

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Disability Advocacy Network Australia

Find an Advocate

Tools and information to help you find advocacy services in your state or territory.

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May 4, 2024

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Disability Australia Hub

Self-advocacy

Self-advocacy is when someone with disability speaks up and represents themselves. This guide shows you how.

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May 4, 2024

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Family Planning NSW

Disability resources

Family Planning NSW has a wide range of resources for people with intellectual disability and their support people, including parents and carers, disability workers, clinicians and students.

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May 4, 2024

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Black Dog Institute

Healthy Mind

Healthy Mind is an online Easy Read tool for building good mental health.

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