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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 t

hat 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

02/06/2026

Meet Joanne – a registered disability support worker based in the Bass Coast Shire of Gippsland.

She qualified for registration with a Certificate IV in Disability Support, a Certificate IV in Education Support and a Certificate III in Community Services. She has 10 years’ experience as an education support officer at a specialist school and now works as a self‑employed disability support worker with a current NDIS worker screening clearance. She has also undertaken training in Advanced Personal Care and Emergency Asthma Management.

Thinking about registering? Join professionals like Joanne.

To learn more about registering as a disability worker, visit https://brnw.ch/21x30Oa

* Pseudonyms are used to protect the identity of workers.

28/05/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined this month’s free Code of Conduct webinar on Element 5: Promptly take steps to raise and act on concerns about matters that may impact the quality and safety of supports and services provided to people with disability.

Our next session is coming up on 23 June and is open to all disability workers in Victoria.

Learn how to apply the Disability Service Safeguards Code of Conduct in your everyday work. The Code sets out how you must provide safe, quality services to people with disability — no matter how you’re funded.

Next up in the series: Element 6 – Take all reasonable steps to prevent and respond to all forms of violence against, and exploitation, neglect and abuse of, people with disability.

-Date and time: 23 June, 10am–11am
-Where: Online webinar

https://brnw.ch/21x2SZJ

Sign-up now!

26/05/2026

This week is National Reconciliation Week (NRW).

A time to learn about shared histories, cultures and achievements, and to reflect on the ongoing work of creating a nation strengthened by respectful relationships between the wider Australian community, and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

The theme for NRW 2026 is ‘All In’ — a call for wholehearted commitment to reconciliation every day. It reminds us that reconciliation requires action and shared responsibility, and that lasting change will not happen without all of us.

The Victorian Disability Worker Commission acknowledges National Reconciliation Week.

25/05/2026

Tomorrow, join our free Code of Conduct webinar series— open to all disability workers in Victoria.

Learn 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.

Next in the series:

Element 5: Promptly take steps to raise and act on concerns about matters that may impact the quality and safety of supports and services provided to people with disability.

-Date and time: 26 May, 10am–11am
-Where: Online webinar

Sign-up now at https://brnw.ch/21x2MSM

21/05/2026

Today is Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD).
A day to reflect on the importance of digital access and inclusion for everyone.

At the Victorian Disability Worker Commission, we’re committed to making our digital information accessible and easy to use.

Accessible information supports a stronger, safer disability sector and helps ensure people can engage with our services confidently.

Click the link below to explore our accessible resources!

https://brnw.ch/21x2FQU

19/05/2026

Registered disability workers must complete at least 10 hours of Continuing Professional Development (CPD) each registration period.

CPD helps workers keep their knowledge current and maintain the skills needed to provide safe, high-quality support.

CPD activities should build on your existing skills, relate to your area of practice, and support you to practise safely.

Learn more about how to meet the CPD standard on our website: https://brnw.ch/21x2DIR

18/05/2026

Hear from our Director of Regulatory Operations about our free upcoming webinar series for disability workers, focused on understanding and applying the Code of Conduct.
Next session:
Element 5 – Promptly take steps to raise and act on concerns about matters that may impact the quality and safety of supports and services provided to people with disability.

-Date and time: 26 May, 10am–11am
-Where: Online webinar

https://lnkd.in/gN2FHkBu

Sign-up now!

17/05/2026

Today is IDAHOBIT—International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, Interphobia and Transphobia.

The Victorian Disability Worker Commission supports safe, respectful and inclusive services for everyone. This includes recognising the diverse identities of people with disability.

At the Commission, we promote and uphold the Disability Service Safeguards, including the Code of Conduct, which sets clear expectations for how disability workers must behave. These expectations are underpinned by the core principles every worker must uphold: Respect. Quality. Safety.

14/05/2026

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/21x2vc2

13/05/2026

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

Learn 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.

Next in the series:

Element 5: Promptly take steps to raise and act on concerns about matters that may impact the quality and safety of supports and services provided to people with disability.

-Date and time: 26 May, 10am–11am
-Where: Online webinar

Sign-up now at https://brnw.ch/21x2r2z

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Melbourne, VIC
3000

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