The public survey is open until Thursday, March 28, seeking input to inform the Terms of Reference for the Royal Commission.
‘‘A Royal Commission will focus on what governments, institutions and the community should do to prevent, and respond to, violence, abuse, neglect and exploitation of people with disability,’’ Ms McGowan said.
‘‘However, the exact scope of a Royal Commission will be determined by its Terms of Reference.’’
Support for those who wish to provide input on the Terms of Reference is available on the Survey Hotline on 1800880052, Monday to Friday from 9am to 7pm.
Ms McGowan said there would be opportunities for those with disability, their families and carers, as well as the disability sector, to share stories once a Royal Commission was established.
‘‘The Royal Commission will hear from those who have experienced violence, abuse, neglect or exploitation,’’ Ms McGowan said.
‘‘It will help ensure rights are protected and it will inform improvements to the safety and treatment of people with disability.’’
Ms McGowan said disability advocates, including the Regional Disability Advocacy Service, based at Wodonga and Wangaratta, would have a role in supporting those with disability by collecting individual stories and presenting them as evidence for the Royal Commission.
‘‘If you wish to know how you can have your story told when the time comes, contact the Regional Disability Advocacy Service on (02)60562420 or 1800250292,’’ Ms McGowan said.
●The public survey is available at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/LSXH77X
