In this episode of And You Think You’re the Expert?, our hosts Abby, Chloe, Star and Cassie interview Agnes, a support coordinator from Community Living Association. Tune in to hear Chloe talk to us about appropriate communication when working with people who have an intellectual disability; and Abby share some of her frustrations with the NDIS and domestic violence service systems and offers some suggestions for improvements.

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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