The Disability Worker Registration Board of Victoria has set three registration standards that disability workers must meet to become and remain registered. They apply to all applicants for disability worker registration or renewal of registration, and to registered disability workers.
The registration standards are:
- Criminal history PDF/Word
- English language requirements PDF/Word
- Continuing professional development (CPD) PDF/Word
Registration standards promote a quality, safe, responsive, and sustainable disability workforce and high-quality disability services.
To read more information on the registration standards, including frequently asked questions, click on the buttons below.
The registration standards took effect on 1 October 2025.
The Board reviewed and updated the registration standards in 2025 following a public consultation. The consultation report provides an overview of the consultation process and the rationale for the updates. Click here to view an accessible version of the report.
Click here to watch a short video on meeting the standards.
Superseded registration standards
Click here to read superseded registration standards between 1 July 2021 and 30 September 2025.