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It's common to need legal help after experiencing violence. Yet, the legal system can be tricky to use. Gender-diverse people and people with disabilities may face more barriers than others. There is support. This part of the website talks about the Australian legal system. It discusses prisons and courts, child protection and protection orders. We hope you find information and ideas to keep yourself and others safe.
Everyone needs a helping hand sometimes. Here, you'll find ideas to cope and links to practical support. We talk about getting help for legal issues, your health, money, sex, relationships, violence and abuse. We also share information about helplines, services that connect you to caring people and sound advice when you need it.
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May 13, 2024
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Patricia Giles Centre for Non-Violence
A guide for women with disability experiencing family and domestic violence.
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May 13, 2024
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Patricia Giles Centre for Non-Violence
A guide for women with disability and mothers of children with disability who have experience of family and domestic violence.
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May 4, 2024
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1800 RESPECT
If you are going to leave a relationship, deciding what to take with you is an important step in creating a safety plan. This checklist helps you plan what you may need to take if you need to leave.
Check resourceThis section of the website is for the families and supporters of people with disability. It talks about how you can work with someone to help them be safer. It covers what to do when the person you support uses violence. It describes the warning signs that someone you support might be experiencing violence or abuse. It shares tips for standing up for people with disabilities while respecting their rights and ability to stand up for themselves. You are part of a diverse, brilliant and challenging community. Whatever your experience of disability and violence, know that you are not alone.
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