Supporting people
with disability
This section has information, tips, tools and resources for specialist family violence practitioners to help support positive change and break down barriers to accessing services for people with disability.
IN THIS SECTION
How specialist family violence services can ensure systems and staff are set up to support victim survivors with disability.
Tips for family violence services for building respectful dialogue, asking questions about disability and making information accessible.
Information to help family violence and sexual assault workers understand the NDIS service system and support victim survivors.
How specialist family violence workers can become comfortable asking questions about disability as part of risk assessments and safety planning.
Tools and resources for specialist family violence workers to ensure victim survivors with disability can access support safely.
Practice tips, resources and information for family violence practitioners to increase the safety of victim survivors when navigating the NDIS.
The Family Violence and Disability Practice Leader initiative aims to strengthen access to specialist family violence and sexual assault support for people with disability at risk of family violence and ensure that support is inclusive of and tailored to the needs of people with disabilities.