The abuse and mistreatment of older people is prevalent in Australia. This plan takes a broad approach to ending the abuse and mistreatment of older people wherever it occurs in society. It outlines six key principles, along with four focus areas which will guide work over the life of the plan.

A consultation paper about the Disability Support Quality and Safeguarding Framework and Ecosystem Safeguarding Strategy, developed in response to the Royal Commission. Aimed at unifying safeguards for all Australians with disability, it seeks community and sector views on the meaning of safeguards, what effective safeguards look like, and how quality should be defined.

Neglect of older people and adults with disability makes up about a quarter of reports to the NSW Ageing and Disability Commission. This research analyses these reports to identify patterns of neglect, agency roles and opportunities for stronger prevention and response. It presents key findings and recommendations to improve protection and support for those at...

According to this report the NDIS is failing tens of thousands of profoundly disabled Australians. Instead of having genuine choice over where they live, who they live with, and who provides their support, people with profound disability are often left with only one option – group homes – where they are at high risk of violence, abuse, and...

The Disability Royal Commission’s final report includes 222 recommendations aimed at all levels of government. This Australian Government Response includes responses to the 172 recommendations within the Australian Government’s primary or shared responsibility. It does not include responses to the 50 recommendations within state and territory governments’ primary responsibility.