The National Disability Abuse and Neglect Hotline is an Australia-wide
telephone hotline for reporting abuse and neglect of people with disabilities
using government funded services. Allegations are referred to the appropriate
authority for investigation.
The National Disability Abuse and Neglect Hotline is fully funded by the
Australian Government through the Department of Family and Community
Services.
The Hotline was launched by the Hon Senator Amanda Vanstone on
29 October 2001 to help safeguard the rights of these people using
Commonwealth, State or Territory funded services.
Anyone can call the Hotline to report cases of abuse or neglect or to find
out more about the service. The Hotline is open from 8am to 8pm across
Australia, seven days a week.
Cases of abuse and neglect can include physical, sexual, psychological, legal
and civil abuse, restraint and restrictive practices, or financial abuse. It can
also include the withholding of care and support which exposes an individual to
harm.
Types of government funded services used by people with disabilities include
open or supported employment, accommodation, community and respite care
services.
As part of an effort to improve Australian government-funded disability
services, the Australian Government Department of Family and Community Services
will analyse statistical information from the service.
Alternate format sources
Information on the National Disability Abuse and Neglect Hotline is also
available in alternate formats. These include Braille, audio cassette and large
print.
Contact the Hotline below if you would like the information in any of these
formats.
National Disability Abuse and Neglect Hotline
1800 880 052
TTY:1800 301 130
NRS: 1800 555 677
TIS: 131
450
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