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Victorian Disability Worker Commission Safer services. Quality workforce standards. Better choices for people with disability. Our community standards and rules of use are aligned with DFFH.

Our social media channels are a place for you to participate in positive and constructive conversations. Comments are moderated and those that do not meet DFFH community standards and rules of use will be removed. By posting a comment, the public agree to abide by our community standards and rules of use which are as follows:
• Be polite and treat others with respect.
• Do not post comments that include inappropriate language, are abusive to others, or appear to deliberately provoke arguments. Such comments will be removed.
• Stay on topic.
• Do not dominate the conversation. We reserve the right to remove comments from people who seek to dominate the discussion.
• Do not use our channels to advertise. Content that endorses commercial products/services or solicits donations will be removed.
• Do not post comments which are defamatory, discriminatory, incite violence, infringe copyright or are otherwise unlawful.
• Stick to the facts. Content that is factually wrong or misleading may be moderated. https://www.dffh.vic.gov.au/social-media

Acting Commissioner Kate Maddern and VDWC staff recently headed to Warrnambool to host a stall at the Victorian Aborigin...
13/10/2026

Acting Commissioner Kate Maddern and VDWC staff recently headed to Warrnambool to host a stall at the Victorian Aboriginal Community Services Association Ltd (VACSAL) Senior Football and Netball Carnival! 🏉🏐

It was a fantastic opportunity to connect with the Victorian Aboriginal community and chat face-to-face during such an exciting event.

While in the region, we also met with local disability service providers, local council, carers, and Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisations (ACCHOs). Hearing directly from regional communities ensures the Commission can continue providing strong safeguards that support people with disability across Victoria.

Our October 2026 eNewsletter is out now! This month's edition includes: - Victorian Disability Worker Commissioner appoi...
13/10/2026

Our October 2026 eNewsletter is out now!

This month's edition includes:

- Victorian Disability Worker Commissioner appointed
- More Code of Conduct webinars for disability workers
- Changes to the Working with Children Check
- Plus, much more!

To read it, visit our resources hub https://brnw.ch/21x6m0d

Don't forget to subscribe at https://brnw.ch/21x6m0f to get it sent straight to your inbox every month!

This National Carers Week, we are proud to support Carers Victoria call to care for carers in our community. Carers p...
12/10/2026

This National Carers Week, we are proud to support Carers Victoria call to care for carers in our community.

Carers play a vital role in supporting people with disability to participate fully in daily life. Therefore, it is important that carers have a voice in ensuring disability services remain safe, respectful, and high quality.

If you are a carer, please ensure that any disability worker supporting your family or friend meets the Disability Service Safeguards Code of Conduct. If a worker is acting unsafely or disrespectfully, you can call VDWC to lodge a complaint on 1800 497 132.

To read more about the Code of Conduct visit https://brnw.ch/21x6ktH

Today is World Mental Health Day. This year’s theme is Together We Thrive. It's an important moment to raise awareness ...
09/10/2026

Today is World Mental Health Day.

This year’s theme is Together We Thrive.
It's an important moment to raise awareness of mental health, reduce stigma, and show our support.

Here at the VDWC, we can respond to concerns about support workers and practitioners assisting people with mental illness in all aspects of life.

If you would like more information or would like to speak to someone about a concern visit our website (link in bio) or call 1800 497 132

There is always more to know about a person. This Down Syndrome Awareness Month, let’s celebrate the knowledge, skills,...
07/10/2026

There is always more to know about a person.

This Down Syndrome Awareness Month, let’s celebrate the knowledge, skills, interests, experiences and contributions of people with Down syndrome.

By speaking directly to people with Down syndrome, listening to their ideas and including them in conversations and decisions, we can build a more inclusive community.

Follow Syndrome Australia throughout October to hear people with Down syndrome share their knowledge, advice and everyday lives.

Join our free Code of Conduct webinars — open to all disability workers in Victoria. Understand how to apply the Disabi...
05/10/2026

Join our free Code of Conduct webinars — open to all disability workers in Victoria.

Understand how to apply the Disability Service Safeguards Code of Conduct in your everyday work.

The Code of Conduct sets out how you must provide safe, quality services to people with disability — no matter how you’re funded.

We’re kicking off the new series with Element 1: Act with respect for individual rights to freedom of expression, self-determination, and decision-making in accordance with applicable laws and conventions.

-Date and time: 26 November, 10am–11am
-Where: Online webinar
https://brnw.ch/21x6bBZ

Victorian Disability Worker Commissioner appointed.The Victorian Disability Worker Commission and the Disability Worker ...
02/10/2026

Victorian Disability Worker Commissioner appointed.

The Victorian Disability Worker Commission and the Disability Worker Registration Board of Victoria welcome the appointment of David Simmonds as the Victorian Disability Worker Commissioner.

For further information read the Victorian Disability Worker Commission media release: https://brnw.ch/21x672a

And, the Victorian Government media release: https://brnw.ch/21x6729

The Disability Worker Code of Conduct is a legal requirement in Victoria. It applies to all disability workers, no mat...
01/10/2026

The Disability Worker Code of Conduct is a legal requirement in Victoria.

It applies to all disability workers, no matter how services are funded.

Our Code of Conduct poster highlights the core principles every worker must uphold: Respect. Quality. Safety.

The poster clearly outlines what disability workers must do when providing supports or services to people with disability.

Email us at [email protected] to receive a free digital copy for you or your workplace.

Meet Angela, a 33-year-old registered disability support worker from inner Melbourne. Holding a Cert IV in Disability, ...
30/09/2026

Meet Angela, a 33-year-old registered disability support worker from inner Melbourne.

Holding a Cert IV in Disability, Angela provides support including daily living, medication administration, and complex behaviour support. She is also bilingual in English and Spanish.

Her favourite part of the job is empowering clients to grow independent, while maintaining clear professional lines: “Boundaries exist to protect both ourselves and our clients. When those lines inevitably blur, we must put them back in.”

For Angela, registration shifts support work from "just a job" to a recognised professional career, giving the families she works with peace of mind that her standards are backed by a formal framework that prioritises safety and high-quality care.

Thinking about registering? Join professionals like Angela by visiting https://brnw.ch/21x63r8

Have you subscribed to our Prohibition Order alerts? The Commissioner can issue Prohibition Orders to stop unregistered...
29/09/2026

Have you subscribed to our Prohibition Order alerts?

The Commissioner can issue Prohibition Orders to stop unregistered disability workers from practising if it's necessary to avoid a serious risk to the life, health, safety or welfare of people with disability or the broader public. These orders can stop them from working as disability workers or limit them to work only under specific conditions.

Prohibition Orders are public to support public safety and are published on the Commission’s website.

We take these orders seriously. Any worker who ignores a Prohibition Order and continues to work is breaking the law - and we do prosecute.

Make sure you stay informed by signing up to receive alerts directly to your inbox when we update our public Prohibition Orders page.

For more information, to sign-up to receive an alert, or to check if a disability worker has been prohibited, visit our Prohibition Orders webpage https://brnw.ch/21x61Fp

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