Victorian Disability Worker Commission

Victorian Disability Worker Commission Safer services. Quality workforce standards. Better choices for people with disability. Our community standards and rules of use are aligned with DFFH.

Our social media channels are a place for you to participate in positive and constructive conversations. Comments are moderated and those that do not meet DFFH community standards and rules of use will be removed. By posting a comment, the public agree to abide by our community standards and rules of use which are as follows:
• Be polite and treat others with respect.
• Do not post comments that include inappropriate language, are abusive to others, or appear to deliberately provoke arguments. Such comments will be removed.
• Stay on topic.
• Do not dominate the conversation. We reserve the right to remove comments from people who seek to dominate the discussion.
• Do not use our channels to advertise. Content that endorses commercial products/services or solicits donations will be removed.
• Do not post comments which are defamatory, discriminatory, incite violence, infringe copyright or are otherwise unlawful.
• Stick to the facts. Content that is factually wrong or misleading may be moderated. https://www.dffh.vic.gov.au/social-media

Today, we’re proud to recognise Auslan Day on 13 April: a national celebration of Australian Sign Language and Deaf cult...
13/04/2026

Today, we’re proud to recognise Auslan Day on 13 April: a national celebration of Australian Sign Language and Deaf culture.

To make the disability sector safer and stronger, the Commission continues to support Auslan communities by making all of our resources accessible and inclusive.

You can learn more about the VDWC via our fact sheets presented in Auslan on our website: https://brnw.ch/21x1xhR
Deaf Connect

Our April 2026 eNewsletter is now out! This month's edition includes: - Code of Conduct webinars for disability workers...
09/04/2026

Our April 2026 eNewsletter is now out!

This month's edition includes:
- Code of Conduct webinars for disability workers
- Committed to quality - Our free learning event for registered workers
- Resources to help you make a complaint
Plus, much more.
To read it, visit our resources hub - https://brnw.ch/21x1qJ7


Don't forget to subscribe at https://brnw.ch/21x1qJ6 to get it sent straight to your inbox every month!

Looking for ways to build your skills? Our Training & Development Catalogue is your one-stop shop with 200+ training cou...
08/04/2026

Looking for ways to build your skills?
Our Training & Development Catalogue is your one-stop shop with 200+ training courses for disability workers, practitioners, and employees.

The searchable catalogue also helps registered workers complete the 10 hours of Continuing Professional Development (CPD) required to maintain registration.

Explore the catalogue by visiting https://brnw.ch/21x1oOz

Meet Katherine – A registered disability worker. Katherine is a 39-year-old disability practitioner living in inner-cit...
07/04/2026

Meet Katherine – A registered disability worker.

Katherine is a 39-year-old disability practitioner living in inner-city Melbourne.

Katherine qualified for registration with a Bachelor of Occupational Therapy (with honours) and has professional experience supporting adults and children with physical, cognitive and developmental disabilities to build skills for work, school and community life.

Katherine is also a registered occupational therapist with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (Ahpra).

Thinking about registering? Join professionals like Katherine and take the next step in your career.

To learn more about registering as a disability worker, visit https://brnw.ch/21x1mQH

Today on World Autism Awareness Day, we reflect on this year’s UN theme, “Autism and Humanity – Every Life Has Value.” A...
01/04/2026

Today on World Autism Awareness Day, we reflect on this year’s UN theme, “Autism and Humanity – Every Life Has Value.” At VDWC, we’re committed to helping build safer, fairer and more inclusive communities where autistic people are respected, supported and able to thrive. 💙

Join our free Code of Conduct webinars — open to all disability workers in Victoria. Understand how to apply the Disabi...
01/04/2026

Join our free Code of Conduct webinars — open to all disability workers in Victoria.

Understand how to apply the Disability Service Safeguards Code of Conduct in your everyday work.

The Code of Conduct sets out how you must provide safe, quality services to people with disability — no matter how you’re funded.

We’re kicking off the series with Element 3: Providing supports and services in a safe and competent manner, with care and skill.

-Date and time: 28 April, 10am–11am
-Where: Online webinar

https://brnw.ch/21x1dK4

Sign-up now!

30/03/2026

Registered disability workers at our recent Continuing Professional Development event share why registration matters — and why they’re passionate about disability support work.

Are you a disability worker?

Become registered with us to demonstrate your commitment to safe, high-quality support across the disability sector.

https://www.vdwc.vic.gov.au/disability-worker-registration

Thank you to the nearly 300 registered disability workers and applicants who attended our free Continuing Professional D...
27/03/2026

Thank you to the nearly 300 registered disability workers and applicants who attended our free Continuing Professional Development event yesterday.

We loved hearing how valuable the sessions were and how you can take the learnings back into your work straight away.
It was also great to hear that attendees appreciated the opportunity to connect with colleagues and share experiences.

More free webinars are coming on elements of the Code of Conduct on 28 April, 26 May and 23 June. Sign-up now! https://brnw.ch/21x15LB

Join our free Code of Conduct webinars — open to all disability workers in Victoria. Understand how to apply the Disabi...
27/03/2026

Join our free Code of Conduct webinars — open to all disability workers in Victoria.

Understand how to apply the Disability Service Safeguards Code of Conduct in your everyday work.

The Code of Conduct sets out how you must provide safe, quality services to people with disability — no matter how you’re funded.

We’re kicking off the series with Element 3: Providing supports and services in a safe and competent manner, with care and skill.

-Date and time: 28 April, 10am–11am
-Where: Online webinar

https://brnw.ch/21x15Io

Sign-up now!

Happy Purple Day! 💜 A Day to raise awareness, spark conversations, and show support for those living with epilepsy and ...
25/03/2026

Happy Purple Day! 💜

A Day to raise awareness, spark conversations, and show support for those living with epilepsy and the people who love and care for them — including the 250,000 Aussies who face this condition every day.

At VDWC, we recognise the vital role disability workers play in supporting people with epilepsy, from understanding seizure safety to helping create inclusive, informed, and supportive environments where people feel respected and understood.

Together, we can build a safer, stronger, and more inclusive disability sector.



Epilepsy Action Australia

Want to know if a disability worker is registered? Registered workers show they are safe, skilled and professional. To...
24/03/2026

Want to know if a disability worker is registered?
Registered workers show they are safe, skilled and professional.

To check if a worker is registered visit: https://brnw.ch/21x11sN

Disability workers can register for free at: https://brnw.ch/21x11sM

This week we celebrate Cultural Diversity Week! This year’s theme ‘Culture connects us all’ highlights how sharing inte...
24/03/2026

This week we celebrate Cultural Diversity Week!

This year’s theme ‘Culture connects us all’ highlights how sharing intercultural stories and experiences fosters understanding, belonging and connection.

We’re proud to have a diverse team of staff from many cultural backgrounds here at the VDWC, bringing unique perspectives and experiences that positively impact our work in the disability sector.

Together we can create a .

Victorian Multicultural Commission

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