Disability Information Helpline
Resources— 7 May 2020
A new COVID-19 telephone support service is available for people with disability and their families and support workers.
Disability and carers
Disability Support Toolkit - 1800RESPECT
Resources— 23 April 2020
This website provides resources for front line workers supporting people with disability who have been affected by violence and abuse.
Powers of attorney and financial abuse of older people in Australia
Short article— 21 April 2020
We describe powers of attorney arrangements, how these arrangements may protect older people from financial abuse, and acknowledge the risks of abuse.
Children's rights report 2019
Report— 11 February 2020
This report tells the story of how well children's rights are protected and promoted in Australia.
Join the conversation – Responding to elder abuse: Rights, safety and participation
Short article— 28 August 2019
This webinar outlined emerging evidence on the prevalence and risks associated with elder abuse, and discussed implications for policy and practice.
Responding to elder abuse: Rights, safety and participation
Webinar— 28 Aug 2019
This webinar outlined emerging evidence on the prevalence and risks associated with elder abuse, and discussed implications for policy and practice.
Elder abuse: Key issues and emerging evidence
CFCA Paper No. 51 — June 2019
Focusing on recent research, this paper discusses elder abuse in Australia and its prevalence, impact and associated risk factors.
Support needs of siblings of children with disability
Short article— 17 April 2019
This short article discusses key findings of a project that identified experiences and needs of siblings of children and young people with disability.
Paying attention to the mental health of parents of children with a disability
Short article— 17 October 2018
This short article explores opportunities to build workforce capacity to better support the mental health of parents of children with a disability.
Join the conversation - Children with disability: Inclusive practice and child-safe organisations
Short article— 12 October 2017
This webinar focused on developing practical strategies to create safe and inclusive environments for children with disability.
