Description
The Victorian Disability Worker Commission is an independent regulator that commenced services on 1 July 2020. The Commission investigates complaints and notifications about the conduct of disability workers in Victoria. The Commission will also administer a registration scheme for Victorian disability workers.Services provided
- Receives and investigates complaints and notifications about Victorian disability workers from people with disability and their advocates, and disability workers, service providers and educational institutions.
- Regulates the behaviour of Victorian disability workers through a Code of Conduct.
- Manages the registration scheme for Victorian disability workers (to commence in July 2021).
<h2>Eligibility</h2><p>Available to all Victorians.<br></p>
How to access
Call: (free call) 1800 497 132
Website: Victorian Disability Worker
Email: info@vdwc.vic.gov.au
Address: 570 Bourke Street, Melbourne 3000
The Translating and Interpreting Service (TIS is available (24 hours, 7 days) for callers who speak other languages. Call 131 450.
Costs
The Victorian Disability Worker Commission provides a free service.Website
vdwc.vic.gov.auTip
- We are a ‘one stop shop’ and can investigate complaints or notifications about Victorian disability workers or can refer you on to the appropriate service if needed.
Important
- The Victorian Disability Worker Commission is completely independent and separate from the Department of Health and Human Services.
Complaints
- Victorian Disability Worker Commission, call 1800 497 132, or visit
- Email the Victorian Disability Worker Commission with your feedback