Commission
How we work with other agencies
The NSW Ageing and Disability Commissioner works closely with all relevant regulatory bodies and government agencies to support information sharing and referral pathways.
Contact Information
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NSW Ageing and Disability Commission
When and Why to contact
To access information or make a report about the abuse, neglect and exploitation of adults with disability and older people living in their home and in the community
How
Location
NSW
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NSW Police
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NSW Ombudsman
When and why to contact
To make complaints about NSW public sector agencies and community services.
How
1800 451 524 (for outside Sydney)
Location
NSW
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NSW Health Care Complaints Commission
When and why to contact
To report complaints about health service providers in NSW.
How
Location
NSW
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NSW Public Guardian
When and Why to contact
For information and support about guardianship (enduring, private and public), medical consents and the role of the Public Guardian. Information and Support
How
Location
NSW
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NSW Office of the Children’s Guardian
When and Why to contact
To ensure organisations, employers and individuals understand the meaning, importance and benefits of being child‑safe. For complaints or concerns about an individual child contact the NSW Ombudsman.
How
Child Protection Hotline:
1800 212 936
Kids Helpline: 1800 551 800
NSW Ombudsman: (02) 9286 1000
Location
NSW
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Human Rights Commission
When and why to contact
To report complaints of discrimination, harassment, and bullying based on a person’s sex, disability, age and/or race.
How
Location
Australia wide
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NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission
When and why to contact
To make a report about an NDIS service provider.
How
Location
Australia Wide
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Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission
When and why to contact
To report abuse within aged care facilities, respite and day care services and support services delivered in the home.
How
Location
Australia wide
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Royal Commission Into Violence, Abuse, Neglect And Exploitation of People With Disability
When and why to contact
This Commissioner has been directed to inquire into violence, abuse, neglect and exploitation of people with disability in all settings and contexts.
How
Interim website: dss.gov.au/DisabilityRoyalCommission
See also: ag.gov.au/DisabilityRoyalCommission