United Voice, the Union for disability support workers, welcomes the announcement of a $527 million funded Royal Commission into violence, abuse, neglect and exploitation of people with a disability.

Members support a detailed examination of all forms of exploitation and abuse, and in particular a detailed examination of the impediments to effective reporting and timely responses to poor conduct.

We are only two weeks in and already two country health members have been back paid an accumulated total of $16,000.

How’s that for a start to the year?

Congratulations to Lou, who after 18 years as a Disability member is retiring.

Working in the care sector for over 35 years, with 18 of those as a Disability Support Worker, Lou has made it her life purpose to bring love and care to others.