In this episode of And You Think You’re the Expert?, our hosts Betty, Love, Luna, Minnie and Alison interview Sam, a support worker. Tune in to hear Betty share her experiences of working with support workers in supported accommodation; Luna talk about what type of support helps when she is feeling mentally unwell; and everyone myth bust common perceptions of people who have a disability.
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Contact numbers for support in Australia
If this podcast has upset you in any way, please reach out to get some support.
The numbers in Australia are:
1800 Respect – 1800 737 732
The National Sexual Assault, Family & Domestic Violence Counselling Line for any Australian who has experienced, or is at risk of, family and domestic violence and/or sexual assault.
24 hours, 7 days a week.
Lifeline – 13 11 14
A national number which can help put you in contact with a crisis service in your state
Kids Helpline – 1800 55 1800
Telephone, email and web counselling for children and young people.
Relationship Australia – 1300 364 277
Support groups and counselling on relationships.
National Disability Abuse and Neglect Hotline – 1800 880 052
An Australia-wide telephone hotline for reporting abuse and neglect of people with disability