News and Events | Victorian Disability Worker Commission

1 July 2020 ∙ News

Stronger safeguards begin today

Starting today, there are now stronger protections for people using disability services. New regulations for all disability workers in Victoria begin

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27 May 2020 ∙ News

View our May newsletter - Scheme commences 1 July

I’m pleased to announce that Victoria is introducing new regulations for all disability workers to build a stronger, safer, disability sector. These

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22 May 2020 ∙ News

Disability Worker Regulation Scheme commences on 1 July 2020

The Disability Worker Regulation Scheme, including complaints and notifications about the conduct of disability workers, and the Code of Conduct

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18 May 2020 ∙ News

Disability worker registration is delayed to 1 July 2021

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Disability Worker Registration Board of Victoria has decided to delay the commencement of voluntary worker

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3 April 2020 ∙ News

View our VDWC April 2020 newsletter

Our April newsletter is now available, including a message from the Commissioner and updates on our stakeholder consultation activities. Visit our

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1 April 2020 ∙ News

Coronavirus statement from the Commissioner

A State of Emergency has been declared in Victoria due to the risk to public health posed by coronavirus (COVID-19). This is challenging in so many

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16 January 2020 ∙ News

Learn more: information sessions on the proposed regulations and registration standards

Consultation is now open on the regulations and registration standards that are proposed for workers in the disability workforce. To help audiences

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19 December 2019 ∙ News

Have your say: Disability Worker Regulation Scheme regulations and registration standards

The Disability Worker Registration Board of Victoria and the Victorian Government are seeking your feedback on proposed registration standards and

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9 December 2019 ∙ News

Celebrating International Day for People with Disability 2019

International Day for People with Disability was celebrated on Tuesday 3 December 2019. The event is a key fixture on the international calendar and

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3 October 2019 ∙ News

Victorian Disability Worker Commissioner appointed

Dan Stubbs has been appointed the inaugural Victorian Disability Worker Commissioner. Together, Mr Stubbs and the recently appointed Disability Worker

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6 September 2019 ∙ News

Disability Worker Registration Board of Victoria appointed

The Disability Worker Registration Board of Victoria was appointed in August 2019, and is responsible for setting the standards for registration and

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26 August 2019 ∙ News

Inaugural Stakeholder Reference Group held on 26 August 2019

We thank all the stakeholders who attended our stakeholder reference group forum on Monday 26 August 2019 at The Marriott Hotel in Melbourne. A full

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