Women with Disabilities Victoria have created a series of videos and printed resources to improve our understanding of women with disabilities and their experiences of violence and abuse. These resources have been developed for people with disabilities and also the support workers and other health professionals that support them. Click on this this LINK to access these resources.
The Sunny App is 1800RESPECT’s app for women with disability. It can support you if you have experienced violence and abuse. Sunny can be downloaded from the App Store or Google Play Store. It is free to download and use on your phone. Sunny is 1800RESPECT’s app for women with disability who have experienced violence…
Sexual Assault Resource Centre (SARC) based in Perth, Western Australia They have created this video to give advice on self-care and coping strategies. It was targeted to a mainstream audience but may be helpful for some people. Click here to watch video. Sexual Assault Resource Centre: Coping Skills – YouTube Also click on this link…
This website has a collection of resources that promote safety from violence, abuse, neglect and exploitation by teaching people about rights, responsibilities, relationships and where people can find help from all over Australia. Click on this link to look at resources. Resources – violence and abuse | Disability Advocacy Network Australia (dana.org.au)
This Easy English booklet was developed by Human Rights Watch working with Disabled Persons’ Organisations (DPOs) and international gender-based violence service providers in 2015. It shows how to recognise, prevent, and protect against gender-based violence, including by distinguishing between “good” and “bad” touch, and explains how to seek legal, medical, and psychosocial support. See link…
Topics include what is sexual assault, important things to know about sexual assault, and how you may feel. Click HERE for List of their other resources. Sexual Assault – When Sex is Not OK
This Queensland government website will help you learn about domestic and family violence and the steps you can take if you think it’s happening to you. For further information click on this LINK
This website will help you or your family members learn about sexual violence, assault and abuse and the steps you can take if you think it’s happening to you or other people you know. Click on this LINK to go to website. Queensland State Government’s Online Resource – Sexual Abuse and Sexual Assault Information