Fixing the system: preventing violence abuse and neglect of people with disability- with Bonnie Millen, Senior Policy Advisor

Today the Interim Report into Ann-Marie Smith's death has been released. In this episode, Rob speaks with our Senior Policy Advisor, Bonnie Millen about the report, the recommendations and how the system needs to change to prevent tragedies like Ann-Marie Smith's death happening again. If you think or know abuse is going on, you need to report it. It is everyone’s responsibility to create a safe community.Below is a list of ACT and national organisations that you can call.Who you can call:The PolicePolice assistance line: 131 444 In an emergency: 000 The National Disability Abuse and Neglect HotlineA free, independent, and confidential service for reporting abuse and neglect of people with disability.Anyone can contact the Hotline, including family members, friends, service providers or a person with disability.Call 1800 880 052https://www.jobaccess.gov.au/complaints/hotlineThe Official VisitorThe ACT has Official Visitors for Children and Young People, Mental Health, Corrections, Disability and Housing (Homelessness). They visit places like prisons, group homes, hospitals etc. Call 1800 150 036 https://www.ptg.act.gov.au/visitor-schemeACT Human Rights CommissionComplaints about abuse, neglect or exploitation of a vulnerable person can be made to the Commission. Complaints can also be made if you think a vulnerable person is at risk of abuse, neglect, or exploitation.https://hrc.act.gov.au/disability/complaints-about-abuse-neglect-or-exploitation-of-vulnerable-canberrans/NDIS Quality and Safeguards CommissionThey are the agency responsible for registering NDIS service providers.They are also the place to go to complain if you are unhappy with the services you use.Call: 1800 035 544 Where can I go for support? The National Counselling and Referral ServiceA specialist service which provides short-term phone counselling support and referrals for people with disability, their families and carers.Call: 1800 421 468Lifeline Canberra13 11 14AFI(us)Individual disability advocacyCall: 02 6257 4005 Supported Decision Making at AdacasIndividual disability advocacy, carer, and older people’s advocacy. Call: 02 6242 5060Carers ACT Carer support and advocacyCall: 1800 422 737Find disability advocacy near you: https://disabilityadvocacyfinder.dss.gov.au/disability/ndap/Support the show