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1800 628 221
(Monday – Friday, 9am - 4pm)
Please call the Ageing and Disability Abuse Helpline on 1800 628 221 opens in new window (Monday to Friday, 9AM – 5PM) 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 – 5PM) 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:
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
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
We acknowledge Aboriginal people as the First Nations Peoples of NSW and pay our respects to Elders past, present, and future.
Informed by lessons of the past, the Ageing and Disability Commission is improving how we work with Aboriginal people and communities. We listen and learn from the knowledge, strength and resilience of Stolen Generations Survivors, Aboriginal Elders and Aboriginal communities.
You can access our apology to the Stolen Generations.
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