Disability Royal Commission
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The Disability Royal Commission (the Commission) has been extended unitl September 2023. 

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The Commission is examining submissions from people with disability, their families and carers, which details experiences of violence, abuse, neglect and exploitation. These experiences may have happened recently or a long time ago.

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The Commission is investigating:

• Prevention and better protection of people with disability from experiencing violence, abuse, neglect and exploitation

• Achieving best practice in reporting, investigating and responding to violence, abuse, neglect and exploitation of people with disability

• Promoting a more inclusive society that supports people with disability to be independent and live free from violence, abuse, neglect and exploitation.

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If you would like to tell your story or have been affected by the Disability Royal Commission, there is free and independent support available to help you. These supports are funded by the Australian Government.

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Your Story Disability Legal Services provides free, independent legal support to share your story with the Disability Royal Commission. You can call on 1800 77 1800 or visit their website for more information: 

https://yourstorydisabilitylegal.org.au

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As part of the Commission, the Australian Government has also funded counselling and advocacy services to support you. See the list of services and contact details below. 

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