In this episode of the Now and the Future Podcast we sit down with Rikki and Linda from the Disability Royal Commission Advocacy team at Speaking Up For You (SUFY).

We'll discuss their role in the Disability Royal Commission into Violence, Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation of People with Disability.

We will learn about the Disability Royal Commission, how SUFY works to help you make a submission, what form your submission can take and what you should think about before you make a submission.

If you would like to know more about the Disability Royal Commission you can visit their website.

If you would prefer an easy read resource to learn about the Disability Royal Commission, you can find one here.

If you think you would like to make a private submission to the Disability Royal Commission, you will need to request a private session by the 30th of June 2022. You can do this here or by calling 1800 517 199.

You will need to register by this date even if you think you might change your mind later which is completely OK.

If you would like to make a submission to the Disability Royal Commission you will need to do this by the 31st of December 2022.

You can find out more about this by clicking this link.

If you would like SUFY to help you make a submission to the Disability Royal Commission, or if you would like information on who can help you make a submission, please contact them on (07) 3255 1244 or by email on sufy@sufy.org.au

Alternatively, you can also visit the SUFY website

This podcast is a production of Down Syndrome Queensland.

If you have a question, would like more information on any of our episodes, or have suggestions for future topics, send us an email - engagement@downsyndrome.qld.org.au.

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