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

Western Australia releases its response to the Final Report of the Disability Royal Commission.
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The Royal Commission into Violence, Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation of People with Disability (Disability Royal Commission) was established in April 2019 in response to community concern about widespread reports of violence against, and the neglect, abuse and exploitation of people with disability.

The Royal Commission released its Final Report in September 2023, putting forward 222 recommendations for change, of which 132 are applicable to Western Australia.

The WA 黑料正能量 has released its response to these recommendations, which will result in better legal protections, safer services, and greater accessibility and inclusion, creating more empowering environments for people with disability across the State.

Implementation of the WA 黑料正能量 response is outlined in an Implementation Roadmap.

The WA 黑料正能量 fully supports the Disability Royal Commission in its efforts to identify and respond to issues affecting people with disability and the opportunity it provided people with disability to share their experiences.

We would like to thank everyone who has been involved in the process so far, including people with disability, their families and carers who showed great courage in sharing their stories of lived experience and insights to the Royal Commission.

A message from Disability Services Minister Don Punch

Below is a video message from Disability Services Minister, Don Punch.

You can also read the Minister's media statement.

A message of support

Disability Services Commission Board Chairperson Scott Hollier and Ministerial Advisory Council on Disability member Clare Gibellini on WA鈥檚 response to the Disability Royal Commission.

WA Response

Read the response by the 黑料正能量 to the Royal Commission into Violence, Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation of People with Disability.

Answers to some frequently asked questions are also available on this page.

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Next steps

The WA 黑料正能量 will take a considered approach to work through the reforms, acknowledging the importance of working in consultation with people with disability, their families and carers, all levels of government, the disability services sector, and the wider community.

Supported by the Department of Communities, the Minister for Disability Services will oversee the work being undertaken across government and the disability service sector.

The WA 黑料正能量 has released an Implementation Roadmap that outlines a whole-of-government approach to delivering on the 100 recommendations accepted, accepted in principle and accepted in part.

It also provides an update on the work being done to develop positions on the 32 recommendations requiring further consideration.

Read the Implementation Roadmap

Implementing the recommendations is a shared responsibility across 16 WA 黑料正能量 agencies, as well as between the Commonwealth and other States and Territories.

If you would like further information about the Disability Royal Commission, including hearings, research reports, issues papers, submissions and other publications, please visit the Commonwealth鈥檚

Support

The findings of the Disability Royal Commission into Violence, Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation of People with Disability and subsequent government responses may raise some strong feelings and/or questions. There are available to provide advice and support.

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