Report
Neglect among adults with disability and older people in New South Wales
Neglect of older people and adults with disability makes up about a quarter of reports to the NSW Ageing and Disability Commission. This research analyses these reports to identify patterns of neglect, agency roles and opportunities for stronger prevention and response. It presents key findings and recommendations to improve protection and support for those at...
Report
Informing strategies to prevent abuse, neglect, and exploitation of adults with disability and older people by carers
This report presents the findings from the analysis of quantitative and qualitative data held by the NSW Ageing and Disability Commission, in relation to reports about alleged abuse, neglect, and exploitation of adults with disability and older people.
Literature review
Literature review on the abuse, neglect and exploitation of adults with disability and older people by carers
This report presents the findings from a literature review that investigates risk factors associated with neglect, abuse and exploitation of vulnerable groups and evidence of good practice to guide the development of resources to improve communications with and support to carers.
Report
Carers missing out: a scoping study following the introduction of the National Disability Insurance Scheme
This report was commissioned by the NSW Carers Advisory Council to examine whether there is evidence to support claims that carers in the state are missing out on essential services to support their responsibilities caring for a family member, partner or friend, following the introduction of the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS).
Report
Developing LGBTQ programs for perpetrators and victims/survivors of domestic and family violence
This research explores how we might begin to improve the recognition and understanding of LGBTQ intimate partner violence (IPV) among both mainstream and domestic and family violence service providers, and within LGBTQ communities.