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Emergency Planning and Response Issues Paper

  • Media release
The Royal Commission into Violence, Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation of People with Disability is seeking information about the experiences of people with disability during recent emergencies in Australia.

Emergency planning and response

  • Issues papers
People with disability can be severely affected by emergencies and may be at a higher risk of experiencing violence, abuse, neglect and exploitation at these times. The purpose of this issues paper is to invite information from the public on emergency planning and response.

Disability Royal Commission calls for urgent action

  • Media release
The Royal Commission into Violence, Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation of People with Disability is calling on all Australian governments to ensure that responses to COVID-19 include dedicated strategies and take all necessary measures to protect and support people with disability.

Statement of concern - The response to the COVID-19 pandemic for people with disability

  • General
The Royal Commission is deeply concerned about the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on people with disability. The pandemic is an unprecedented public health, social and economic emergency that requires swift and effective action by governments, businesses and the community. Governments should ensure they take all necessary measures to ensure the protection and safety of persons with disabilities.

Response to COVID-19 (Auslan)

  • Auslan translation
This video provides information in Auslan about the decision of the Royal Commission to suspend all public events until further notice due to concerns about the spread of COVID-19 coronavirus.

Royal Commission suspends all public events

  • Media release
The Royal Commission into Violence, Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation of People with Disability has suspended public hearings, due to concerns about the spread of COVID-19 coronavirus.

Royal Commission postpones visit to Tasmania

  • Media release
The Royal Commission into Violence, Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation of People with Disability has postponed community forums in northern Tasmania due to concerns about the COVID-19 coronavirus outbreak.