Domestic Violence Worker

And You Think You're The Expert?

In this episode of And You Think You’re the Expert?, our hosts Charlie, Amethyst and Alison interview Sarah, from the Centre Against Domestic Abuse, Caboolture. Tune in to hear Amethyst share ideas around what domestic violence workers could do to better support women who have an intellectual disability who are going into refuge; and Charlie give some tips to improve the accessibility of domestic and family violence services and why it is important for domestic violence workers to receive training around disability.
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Contact numbers for support in Australia

If this podcast has upset you in any way, please reach out to get some support.

The numbers in Australia are:

1800 Respect – 1800 737 732

The National Sexual Assault, Family & Domestic Violence Counselling Line for any Australian who has experienced, or is at risk of, family and domestic violence and/or sexual assault.

24 hours, 7 days a week.

Lifeline – 13 11 14

A national number which can help put you in contact with a crisis service in your state

Kids Helpline – 1800 55 1800

Telephone, email and web counselling for children and young people.

Relationship Australia – 1300 364 277

Support groups and counselling on relationships.

National Disability Abuse and Neglect Hotline – 1800 880 052

An Australia-wide telephone hotline for reporting abuse and neglect of people with disability