Disability Royal Commission
Workpower welcomes and supports the Royal Commission into Violence, Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation of People with Disability.
We look forward to contributing to the discussion and actions required to deliver the preferred future for high quality, safe and sustainable disability support services – a future in which all individuals have greater choice, control and independence over the services they receive.
What is the Royal Commission?
The Royal Commission into Violence, Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation of People with Disability began on the 5 April 2019. Over a three year period they will gather evidence and research towards these three goals:
Prevent and better protect people with disability from experiencing violence, abuse, neglect and exploitation
Achieve best practice in reporting and investigating of, and responding to violence, abuse, neglect and exploitation
Promote a more inclusive society that supports the independence of people with disability and their right to live free from violence, abuse, neglect and exploitation
Full definitions of terms used in the Royal Commission can be found here.
Share your experience
The Disability Royal Commission would like to hear from people with disability, their families and carers, organisations, and the broader community about their experiences of violence, neglect, abuse or exploitation.
This will help them make recommendations to prevent it from happening again.
You can make a submission:
In a written format online or through email
Through a video or audio recording
On the phone at 1800 517 199
Through a private session
(currently suspended due to COVID-19)
Submissions can be made in your preferred language and you can access support and resources to assist you.
Support services
Disability Royal Commission:
Email DRCenquiries@royalcommission.gov.au or call 1800 517 199 or +61 7 3734 1900
(9am – 5pm AEST Monday to Friday)
Translating and Interpreting Services (TIS National): 131 450
DSS National Counselling and Referral Service: Free counselling and advocacy services
1800 421 468 (9am to 6pm AEDT Monday to Friday)
(02) 6146 1468 (9am to 5pm AEDT Saturday and Sunday)
Disability Legal Support: Independent and free legal services
1800 77 1800 (Monday to Friday)
National Disability Advocacy Program (NDAP)
Disability counselling and advocacy support
Resources and links
Easy Read Disability Royal Commission support factsheet | Factsheets about the Royal Commission and Issue Papers
Royal Commission Auslan videos | NDS Royal Commission website | Royal Commission website