Royal Commission into Violence, Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation of People with Disability

The Australian Government has recently finalised the beginning of public consultation on the draft Terms of Reference for a Royal Commission into Violence, Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation of People with Disability.

You can find out more for now on the Department of Social Services (DSS) website.

Women with Disabilities Victoria welcomes this decision.We hope to see a greater community awareness of the gendered nature of violence and abuse women with disabilities experience as a result of this Royal Commission.

Read our Violence Position Statement.

There will be opportunities to share your story once the Royal Commission is set up.

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.

Read the official Media Release.

We know that multiple Royal Commissions running at the same time might be confusing for many people. If you have ideas about how we can make the information easier to understand and more accessible, please let us know. 

WDV’s submission to the Draft Terms of Reference

Women with Disabilities Victoria’s submission on the Draft Terms of Reference for a Royal Commission into Violence, Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation of People with Disability (Word version 55.4K