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Advocacy and support

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If you would like to talk about your feelings or experiences about violence, abuse and neglect here are some places to contact:

• Interrelate: 1300 473 528

• Lifeline: 13 11 14

• 1800 Respect: 1800 737 732

• National Dementia Helpline: 1800 100 500

 

If you would like advocacy support please contact:

• PWDA on 1800 843 929

• Dementia Alliance International via email info@infodai.org

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Legal support

If you need to speak to a lawyer please contact one of the organisations below.

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Australia-wide:

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• Dementia Australia: dementia and your legal rights

• Human Rights Law Centre (via Justice Connect)

 

South Australia:

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• Aged Rights Advocacy Service

• Legal Services Commission of South Australia

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Australian Capital Territory:

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• A.C.T. Disability, Aged and Carer Advocacy Service

• Legal Aid ACT

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Northern Territory:

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• Darwin Community Legal Service

• Northern Territory Legal Aid Commission

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Queensland:

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• Seniors Legal Advice and Support Service

• Legal Aid Queensland

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Western Australia:

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• Advocare Incorporated

• Northern Suburbs Community Legal Centre, Elder Legal Service

• Legal Aid Western Australia

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Victoria:

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• Seniors Law

• Justice Connect

• Legal Aid

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New South Wales:

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• Seniors Rights Service

• Legal Aid New South Wales

• LawAccess NSW

• Elder Law and Succession Planning Committee of Law Society of NSW

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