Support Workers

Wednesday, 11 February 2026 - 6:00pm to 6:30pm

On today’s show we share our lived experience of support workers

We talk about what makes a good support worker and share some tips for addressing problems and using support services and apps

We shared some contact numbers you can call if you are not happy with your support worker: 

The Victorian Disability Worker Commission 

PH 1800 497 132 

www.vdwc.vic.gov.au 

NDIS Commission: 1800 035 544 

Disability Services Commissioner: 1800 677 342 

We may have talked about some stressful or triggering topics and brought up some difficult feelings for some people listening today. You can call : 

  • Life line - 13 11 14 

  • Beyond Blue - 1300 22 4636 

MUSIC on the show today was Help by the Beatles (Removed due to copyright on the podcast)

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Wednesday 6:00pm to 6:30pm
Produced and presented by people with disabilities covering issues such as housing, discrimination, difficulties with public transport, self-advocacy and other related issues.

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Action for More Independence and Dignity in Accommodation

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