Factsheets

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  • Are you going to be a witness?

    A witness is a person who will share their story at a public hearing.

    This factsheet explains what happens when a person is a witness at the Disability Royal Commission.

    Audience: For people with disability | For carers and supporters | For organisations |

    Publication type: Factsheet

    Language: English,

  • Can I name names?

    Are you choosing to tell your story to the Disability Royal Commission? Do you want to use the name of the organisation or a person when you tell your story? Read this factsheet to understand the law and your options. 

    Audience: For people with disability | For carers and supporters | For organisations |

    Publication type: Factsheet

    Language: English,

  • Can I share my story with the Disability Royal Commission?

    Are you a person with disability? Have you been hurt, treated badly, refused help or taken advantage of? Do you want to share your story with the Disability Royal Commission? Has someone been appointed to make decisions for you? This factsheet is about ways you can share your story. 

    Audience: For people with disability | For carers and supporters | For organisations |

    Publication type: Factsheet

    Language: English,

  • How am I protected if I receive a notice to produce?

    Have you received a notice to produce from the Disability Royal Commission? This factsheet is about what it means if you get a ‘notice to produce’, and the legal protections it gives you. 

    Audience: For people with disability | For carers and supporters | For organisations |

    Publication type: Factsheet

    Language: English,

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  • How am I protected in a private session?

    A private session is a way to share your story in a confidential meeting with a commissioner from the Disability Royal Commission. This factsheet explains what legal protections a private session offers. 

    Audience: For people with disability | For carers and supporters | For organisations |

    Publication type: Factsheet

    Language: English,

  • Legal support to engage with the Royal Commission into Violence, Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation of People with Disability

    Do you want to share your story with the Disability Royal Commission? Do you need legal support? This factsheet is about how you can share your story and where you can get free, independent legal advice and support. 

    Audience: For people with disability | For carers and supporters | For organisations |

    Publication type: Factsheet

    Language: English,

  • Protecting your story when you share it with the Disability Royal Commission

    Do you want to share your story with the Disability Royal Commission? This factsheet is about what the law says about sharing your story and naming an organisation or other people. 

    Audience: For people with disability | For carers and supporters | For organisations |

    Publication type: Factsheet

    Language: English,

  • What do the confidentiality amendments mean for my client?

    This factsheet provides information about the new legislative protections for people giving confidential information to the Disability Royal Commission. It explains what the changes are, how they apply and how Your Story Disability Legal Support can help. 

    Audience: For organisations |

    Publication type: Factsheet

    Language: English,

  • What do the Disability Royal Commission confidentiality amendments mean for me?

    The Government has changed the law to improve legal protections for people giving confidential information to the Disability Royal Commission. This factsheet explains what the changes are, how to take advantage of them, and where to get free legal advice and support. 

    Audience: For people with disability | For carers and supporters |

    Publication type: Factsheet

    Language: English,

  • What happens to my story after a private session?

    Are you thinking about requesting a private session with the Disability Royal Commission? This factsheet is about what happens to your story after you share it in a private session. 

    Audience: For people with disability | For carers and supporters |

    Publication type: Factsheet

    Language: English,

  • Who can share a story with the Disability Royal Commission?

    Do you know or support a person with disability who has experienced (or is experiencing) violence, abuse, neglect or exploitation? Unsure how to share this story with the Disability Royal Commission? This factsheet is about who can share a story with the Disability Royal Commission. 

    Audience: For people with disability | For carers and supporters | For organisations |

    Publication type: Factsheet

    Language: English,

  • Why use the Your Story Legal Referral Checklist

    This guide provides more information about why you would use the legal referral checklist and provides some brief explanations on the common legal issue that Your Story can advise on. 

    Audience: For organisations |

    Publication type: Factsheet

    Language: English,

  • Will I get into trouble for sharing my story with the Disability Royal Commission?

    This factsheet is about ways to share your story with the Disability Royal Commission when you are worried about the consequences of sharing the story. You might know about a person with disability who has been hurt, treated badly, refused help or taken advantage of. If you are afraid you or another person might be punished for what you share, contact Your Story Disability Legal Support before you share your story with the Disability Royal Commission. 

    Audience: For people with disability | For carers and supporters | For organisations |

    Publication type: Factsheet

    Language: English,

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