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Online learning package about abuse and neglect

Speak Up and Be Safe from Abuse says how to support people with complex needs who may experience abuse or neglect.
Who is it for?
Professionals, People with complex disability
What is it about?
Communication
Who made it?
Scope Disability Services
When was it made?
It was created
26 years ago
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It was shared here .
Why do we trust it?

Because it was made by people who know a lot about the topic.

Learn more about why we trust it and how to check other information.

People who have complex communication needs may not have learned that they have the right to be safe and treated with respect. 

This online learning package is for support workers, teachers and other professionals. It shares evidence based knowledge and skills. The aim is to help people with complex communication needs:

  • understand abuse and neglect
  • talk about abuse and neglect.

What is in the learning package?

The learning package has 3 parts that talk about:

  1. Communication styles and aids
  2. Abuse and neglect of people with communication support needs
  3. How to talk about abuse and neglect with someone who has communication support needs.

The learning package costs money. It was made by Scope Disability Services.

We trust this resource

We trust this resource because it is:

  • Made by people who know a lot about the topic
  • Made in Australia

We've checked this resource, and you can follow our guide to know if health information is true and right for you.

This resource was made by

Scope Disability Services

Scope Disability Services is a registered provider. Scope delivers disability support services and in active in disability research.