Being safe is important.

It keeps us healthy and well and free from harm. Sometimes, calling someone is the fastest way to get information and support. The Disability Gateway has a list of people you can call.

[See the list] (make that the button, and link to the safety anchor on the page: https://www.disabilitygateway.gov.au/safety-help#safety )

The South Australia Council on Intellectual Disability has five workbooks on relationships and sexuality called Strong Minds.

The workbooks can guide you on:

  • How to learn skills to look after yourself
  • How to build a strong mind
  • How to bounce back after hard times.

Download workbooks

Disability Gateway

Being safe is important. It keeps us healthy and well and free from harm. Sometimes, calling someone is the fastest way to get information and support. The Disability Gateway has a list of have included a list of people you can call.

Here’s some answer to questions about your health and wellbeing​

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My Safety Plan

Your safety plan will help you be ready for an emergency.

An emergency is if something bad happens.

There is an example to show you what your safety plan can look like.

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Staying safe from house fires

Do you know what to do if there is a fire in your house?

The Council for Intellectual disability has a guide that can help you help you learn about

  • how to stop a fire happening in your house
  • what to do if there is a fire
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How to cope in a heatwave

A heatwave is when the weather gets very hot.

Heatwaves can impact your health and wellbeing.

The Council for Intellectual disability has a guide to help you in a heatwave.