Media releases

Today the Royal Commission into Violence, Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation of People with Disability published an Issues paper inviting people to share information about the impact of, and responses to, the Omicron wave of the COVID-19 pandemic for people with disability.

The Royal Commission into Violence, Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation of People with Disability has released an Overview of responses to the Violence and abuse of people with disability at home Issues Paper.

The Royal Commission into Violence, Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation of People with Disability has released a Commissioner’s report on Public Hearing 10: Education and training of health professionals in relation to people with cognitive disability.

The next hearing of the Disability Royal Commission will examine the Disability Employment Services (DES) program and whether it contributes to or operates to prevent violence, abuse, neglect or exploitation of people with disability.

The Royal Commission into Violence, Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation of People with Disability has today released a Statement of ongoing concern following reports of the significant impact the Omicron wave of the COVID-19 pandemic is having on people with disability.

The Disability Royal Commission has today released its Fifth progress report, covering the period from 1 July to 31 December 2021.

The Disability Royal Commission congratulates Dylan Alcott AO on being named Australian of the Year for 2022.

The Disability Royal Commission today announced key dates in 2022 for making submissions and registering for private sessions. People’s experiences of violence, abuse, neglect or exploitation - shared through submissions and private sessions - are critical to the work of the Royal Commission.

The twentieth public hearing of the Disability Royal Commission will examine the roles and responsibilities of Life Without Barriers, a disability service provider, in preventing and responding to violence against and abuse, neglect and exploitation of people with disability who receive its services.

Senior Advisor to the Royal Commission Dr Dinesh Palipana says people with disability should be a part of every conversation – not just those that directly relate to their physical and mental wellbeing.