The Royal Commission into Violence, Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation of People with Disability was established in April 2019 to investigate concerns about the treatment of people with disability across Australia.

The investigation will cover the experiences of people with disability in all environments, including schools, workplaces, jails and detention centres, secure disability and mental health facilities, group homes or boarding houses, family homes, hospitals and day programs.

This page is a collection of our articles about previous hearings, reports and recommendations, with news of the latest hearings and announcements appearing at the top.

The expected upcoming public hearing dates are:

• 13-17 February: Public hearing 32, Brisbane – Service providers revisited

Commissioners will collect evidence for their investigation by hearing directly from people with disability, families, disability advocates, service providers and Government bodies and accepting submissions in a range of accessible formats.

To share your experiences in a way that suits you visit the Disability Royal Commission’s website.

The Commission is expected to run until September 2023, when a report will be made to the Australian Government recommending changes to policies, laws, systems and practices which will improve the lives of people with disability.

Please note that many of the articles below contain stories of abuse and violence.