Violence, Abuse, Neglect & Exploitation

People with disability are more likely to experience domestic, family and sexual violence (DFSV) than many in the broader community, yet services are less likely to be able to meet their needs.

We advocate for increased accessibility, disability inclusion, collaboration and connectedness across service systems, with a view to finding pathways to better prevent, intervene early, respond and support healing.

When the DRC released its Final Report — with 222 recommendations — we joined the disability community in calling for bold, urgent action. A delayed or weak response is not good enough. We expect leadership, accountability, and real progress toward inclusive systems that keep people safe.

We continue to work with people with disability in South Australia to influence how both State and Federal Governments respond. We’re pushing for:

• • Co-designed reforms.

• • Investment in safer, more inclusive supports.

• • Stronger laws and safeguards.

The end of the Royal Commission is not the end of this work. We will keep advocating until we see lasting changes that make inclusion, safety, and dignity a reality for all disabled people.

We work to minimise and eventually phase out restrictive practices — such as physical or chemical restraint.

When restraint is used, it must be a last resort, strictly regulated, and always uphold the person’s rights.