Counselling and Support for People Affected by the Disability Royal Commission
The Disability Royal Commission started in 2019 and will run for three years. It will look at ways to protect people with disabilities from experiencing violence, abuse, neglect and exploitation.
Our services
We offer:
- Information about the Disability Royal Commission,
- Support to make decisions about whether, and how, to share your story with the Commissioners,
- Trauma informed person-centered counselling,
- Information and help to access other services that you may need including legal advice, advocacy, financial support, housing and mental health and
- Information about the impacts of trauma and skills and strategies to manage these.
What to expect
We have multi-disciplinary teams of qualified and experienced psychologists, social workers and counsellors. They will work collaboratively with you to meet your individual needs. They will ensure that you feel safe to discuss your issues and that all sessions are strictly confidential.
Connecting with our services
For more information, support or to refer someone, contact us by phone or email during office hours:
- Phone: 1800 324 864
- Email: disabilitysupport@racr.org.au
We are able to offer appointments:
- at our offices in Canberra, the Riverina and the NSW south coast,
- come to you, or
- offer counselling over the phone or via video conferencing.
If you find it difficult to hear or to speak, you can contact us through the National Relay Service (NRS). Please call 133-677.
If you require support in another language, you can use the Translating Interpreting Service (TIS) free of charge by
- calling us and asking for an interpreter or
- calling TIS on 131 450 and asking to be connected to us on 1800 324 864.
Cost
This is a free service funded by the Commonwealth Government.