Around 60% of people with disability in Australia have experienced violence, abuse or exploitation in their lifetime. As an NDIS worker, you're often the first to notice something isn't right — and your awareness can be the difference between harm continuing and harm stopping. This course teaches you to recognise the signs and take action. For all NDIS support workers. ~10 mins + quiz. Certificate on completion.
What You'll Learn
— Why people with disability face higher rates of abuse and why your role is critical
— The types of abuse: physical, emotional/psychological, sexual, and financial exploitation
— Recognising the warning signs because abuse isn't always obvious
— Neglect in NDIS settings and what it looks like
— Your reporting obligations under the NDIS framework
— The reporting pathway step by step
— How to support participants who may be experiencing harm
— Prevention strategies and creating a safe environment