Disability Services Commissioner, Victoria (DSC)

03/10/2025

The Social Services Regulator is looking for people to join its new Lived Experience Reference Group, led by lived experience co-chair Tricia Malowney OAM CF DLI MAICD BA, who has been appointed by the Regulator.
The SSR say they value the expertise and understanding of social services that comes from lived experience.

Expressions of interest are open until 31 October 2025. You can find out more about this opportunity on the page below

The Social Services Regulator (SSR) is looking for people to join its new Lived Experience Reference Group.Expressions of interest are open until 31 October 2025.About this expression of interestWe value the expertise and understanding of social services that comes from lived experience. We invite a...

11/09/2025

There is so much information on this DFFH webpage about advocacy. It starts by saying: 'Advocacy means getting support from another person to help you express your views and wishes, and to help you stand up for your rights.'

Advocacy means getting support from another person to help you express your views and wishes, and to help you stand up for your rights.

21/08/2025

Complaints matter. Finding the right place easily is important.

Making a complaint isn’t just about raising concerns, it’s a powerful way to improve services and help disability workers make positive changes in their work.

Complaints made to the VDWC can lead to:
• Clearer roles and responsibilities
• Ensuring support plans are up to date and followed
• Stronger communication between service users, their families and disability workers

Not sure where to go to make a complaint? We’ve teamed up with the Disability Services Commissioner, Victoria (DSC) to create a handy flyer to help. To learn more about complaints and to download a copy, visit https://www.vdwc.vic.gov.au/complaints

01/08/2025

We deal with complaints about
*disability services funded in Victoria by DFFH, TAC or WorkSafe and the service provider is registered by the Social Services Regulator.
*disability advocacy services funded in Victoria by DFFH.
If you are not sure about where to make a complaint please call or email our office and we will assist.

29/07/2025

An inquiry will be undertaken by the Fair Work Ombudsman into compliance with workplace laws in the disability support services sector.

We’re inquiring into compliance with workplace laws in the disability support services sector. Find out what we’re doing and how you can contribute.

24/07/2025

Tip for providers: Explain how you will support people to complain if they require assistance.

24/07/2025

Do you already know about CCYP's survey for children and young people? It is called ' What matters most'. https://ccyp.vic.gov.au/children-and-young-people/what-matters-most/

14/07/2025

Disability Support Workers - got time for a survey?
NDS is sharing information about a survey from the University of Canberra that looks at psychotropic medicine training for support workers.

University of Canberra team wants to hear from disability support workers on their knowledge and confidence with psychotropic medicines.

07/07/2025

Notification to VDWC are important. Keep reading, listening and learning if you are not confident when to make a notification.

Did you miss our webinar on mandatory notifications or just want to watch it again?

It is now available to watch - https://www.vdwc.vic.gov.au/notifications
Q&A's from the webinar are also available on our website.

As a disability worker or employer, understanding your obligations regarding notifiable conduct is important so don't forget to share the link with your colleagues.

Plus, after watching a replay of the webinar, if you are a disability worker registered with the VDWC you can count it towards your Continuing Professional Development (CPD).

20/06/2025

At the end of this month DSC will have been around for 18 years.
We keep working with our Victorian disability system so that people speak up and are listened to. Our message is firm. It's OK to complain.

20/06/2025

We deal with complaints about:
* disability services funded in Victoria by DFFH, TAC or WorkSafe and the service provider is registered by the Social Services Regulator.
* disability advocacy services funded in Victoria by DFFH.

30/05/2025

Learning is lifelong. Check out the catalogue on the VDWC webpage

Disability Workers are required to complete 10 hours of continuous professional development (CPD) in order to maintain registration to the VDWC.