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Operating hours update
Our office will be closed from Thursday 25 December 2025 to Friday 9 January 2026 for the Christmas and New Year period.
We return on Monday 12 January 2026.
During this time, the Ageing and Disability Abuse Helpline will be available on:
- Tuesday 30 December 2025
- Wednesday 31 December 2025
- Friday 2 January 2026
- Monday 5 - Friday 9 January 2026
You can make a report to the Helpline on 1800 628 221 (9am to 4pm), by email at helpline@adc.nsw.gov.au or by using our online form.
In an emergency, call 000.
NSW Ageing and Disability Abuse Helpline
1800 628 221
(Monday – Friday, 9am - 4pm)
In an emergency, call 000.
Please call the Ageing and Disability Abuse Helpline on 1800 628 221 opens in new window (Monday to Friday, 9AM – 4PM) for information, support or to make a report.
You can be anonymous when you speak with us.
In an emergency call 000 opens in new window
For crisis support contact Lifeline 13 11 14 opens in new window
Translation and Interpreter Services are available on 131 450 opens in new window
The Ageing and Disability Commission responds to reports about abuse, neglect and exploitation of older people and adults with disability in their family, home and community.
If this is not what you are after, you can find other support service contacts that may better suit your needs here.
If in doubt, please call the Ageing and Disability Abuse Helpline on 1800 628 221 opens in new window (Monday to Friday, 9AM – 4PM) or email nswadc@adc.nsw.gov.au opens in new window at any time.
In an emergency call 000 opens in new window
For crisis support contact Lifeline 13 11 14 opens in new window
Translation and Interpreter Services are available on 131 450 opens in new window
Based on the information you provided, you may need to contact one of the following agencies:
- Aged Quality and Safety Commission 1800 951 822 opens in new window or click here to access their website opens in new window .
- My Aged Care 1800 200 422 opens in new window or click here to access their website opens in new window .
- NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission 1800 035 544 opens in new window or click here to access their website opens in new window .
- Health Care Complaints Commission 1800 043 159 opens in new window or visit their website to make a complaint opens in new window .
In an emergency call 000 opens in new window
For crisis support contact Lifeline 13 11 14 opens in new window
Translation and Interpreter Services are available on 131 450 opens in new window
Call the Ageing and Disability Abuse Helpline for information, support or to make a report on 1800 628 221 opens in new window
(Monday to Friday 9AM-4PM). You can also submit an online report, or email nswadc@adc.nsw.gov.au opens in new window
at any time.
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There is no mandatory reporting requirement to the Ageing and Disability Commission.
If you work for a service provider or agency, and are concerned about the welfare of an older person or adult with disability in their family, home or community, check with your agency regarding reporting requirements and duty of care when abuse, neglect and exploitation is suspected or detected. Contact police in an emergency.
For crisis support contact Lifeline 13 11 14 opens in new window
Translation and Interpreter Services are available on 131 450 opens in new window
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