The Disability Royal Commission (DRC) was announced in April 2019.

To find out how the Disability Royal Commission is responding to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, click here.

Northcott strongly welcomes and supports the Disability Royal Commission as a key opportunity to better preserve and protect the human rights of people with disability.

Importantly, it is also a critical step towards righting the wrongs of the past.

The Commission wants to hear from all Australians about their experiences of violence, abuse, neglect and exploitation of people with disability.

In particular, the Commission wants to hear about the following:

• Incidents of violence, neglect, abuse or exploitation of people with disability.
• Complaints processes and outcomes.
• Lack of access to support or services.
• Quality of disability support services.
• Examples of best practice and innovation.

The Commission is seeking to make it as easy as possible for people with disability to participate. Australian Government-funded services are also available to assist those requiring support during the Royal Commission.

See the panel below to find out how you can share your story and receive support.

Click here for the latest news on the Disability Royal Commission.