Contact & support
To contact the Royal Commission
- email DRCenquiries@royalcommission.gov.au
- telephone 1800 517 199 or +61 7 3734 1900 9:00am to 6:00pm AEDT Monday to Friday, excluding national public holidays
- SMS 0459 906 629 – text only (Please note that it may take up to 2 business days to respond.)
- post GPO Box 1422, Brisbane Qld 4001.
If you would like to contact us in your own language, including a First Nations language, email DRCenquiries@royalcommission.gov.au and we will organise an interpreter.

For a free-of-charge translator or interpreter phone the Translating and Interpreting Service on 131 450. Ask to be connected to 07 3734 1900.

If you are Deaf or hard of hearing, you can use the National Relay Service. Or you can send us a text on 0459 906 629 and we will organise an Auslan interpreter.
Independent Counselling and Advocacy
The Australian government has funded counselling and advocacy services to help people engaging with the Disability Royal Commission.
A counsellor can support you to talk about your feelings and emotions in a safe space.
An advocate can help you tell your story, protect your rights and access other supports.
Blue Knot Foundation’s National Counselling and Referral Service
Blue Knot Foundation offers free, specialist counselling support and a referral service for people with disability, their families and carers, and anyone affected by the Disability Royal Commission.
1800 421 468
9am - 6pm AEDT Monday to Friday
9am - 5pm AEDT Saturday, Sunday and public holidays
Other independent counselling and advocacy supports in your state
Each state has a counselling and advocacy services funded by the government to support people impacted by the disability Royal Commission.
Visit the Department of Social Services website- external site for more information or to find a full list of support services in your area- external site.