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28/03/2023

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Disability Royal Commission releases Public Hearing 23 (Afford) Report

The DRC has released a report that makes 29 findings about the experiences of people with disability engaging with service provider Afford.

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6/03/2023

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Disability Royal Commission Public Hearing 20 Report released

The DRC has released a report that makes 34 findings and six recommendations about experiences of people with disability engaging with Life Without Barriers.

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1/03/2023

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Update on new Victorian Mental Health and Wellbeing service options

New local services consulted on disability needs, identifying the difference between a hub and local services; and traineeships in community mental health.

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21/02/2023

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NDIS Commission begins inquiry into platform providers

The Quality and Safeguards Commission has launched an own motion inquiry into online services that connect workers with participants.

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21/02/2023

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Day Five of DRC Hearing 32 focuses on digital platforms and group homes

The Commission looked at digital platform providers and alternative approaches to group homes, before taking evidence from NDIS and NDIA representatives.

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17/02/2023

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Day Four of DRC Hearing 32 focuses on how providers respond to complaints and incidents

The Commission’s inquiry revisited recommendations of previous hearings, while panelists were questioned on complaint reporting procedures and regulation.

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16/02/2023

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Day Three of DRC Hearing 32 focuses on incident management and workforce training

The Commission’s inquiry into policies and practices of service providers includes evidence from NDS CEO Laurie Leigh.

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15/02/2023

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Day Two of Disability Royal Commission Hearing 32 focuses on workforce issues

The Commission looks again at the policies and practices of service providers, concentrating on workplace recruitment, training and culture.

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14/02/2023

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Day One of Disability Royal Commission Hearing 32 explores advocacy, choice and control and human rights for people with disability

Beginning on Monday, this public hearing of the DRC revisits the policies and practices of service providers.

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19/01/2023

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The Disability Royal Commission reports on Disability Employment Services case

DES provider found to have failed participant with ADHD.

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21/12/2022

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NDS consults Victorian sector on mental health services

NDS has consulted the sector on the mental health needs of people with disability, with the information contributing to reform.

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20/12/2022

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Disability Royal Commission: a vision for an inclusive Australia

The DRC’s final public hearing for 2022 looked at models for inclusion, the realisation of human rights and the progress of the Australian Disability Strategy.

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13/12/2022

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Working with Children Amendment Bill has passed through parliament

New amendments to the Working with Children Act will strengthen protections for children.

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2/12/2022

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Current complaint mechanisms for abuse fail people with disability

A Disability Royal Commission report says complaint mechanisms and reporting pathways for violence, abuse, neglect and exploitation are often ineffective.

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25/11/2022

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The Disability Royal Commission examines the effect of the NDIS on guardianship and financial administration orders

The DRC seeks to understand why substituted decision-making, such as guardianship or financial administration, does not seem to be used as a last resort.

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24/11/2022

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Victorian guardianship and administration laws come under scrutiny from the Royal Commission

The DRC explored the barriers for people with disability in guardianship and administration proceedings and the impact of the decisions on them.

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23/11/2022

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Disability Royal Commission looks at guardianship laws and disability in Queensland

The DRC seeks to understand the application of guardianship and administration laws in Queensland on people with disability.

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22/11/2022

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Disability Royal Commission looks at guardianship laws and disability in WA

The DRC seeks to understand the application of guardianship and administration laws in Western Australia on First Nations people with disability.

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28/10/2022

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Royal Commission continues to hear about the experiences of culturally diverse people with disabilities

DRC continues to hear about the experiences of people with disability from CaLD backgrounds in navigating the NDIS and accessing support.

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27/10/2022

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Disability Royal Commission continues to hear about the language and other barriers experienced by CaLD people with disability

On days two and three the Royal Commission continued to hear from d/Deaf, Deafblind and hard of hearing community and people from diverse cultural backgrounds.