Scope welcomes the Disability Royal Commission
The Royal Commission into Violence, Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation of People with Disability (DRC or Royal Commission) was established in mid-2019 by the Commonwealth and State and Territory governments.
Scope welcomes the establishment of the Royal Commission because we regard it as another development that helps to advance the rights of people with disability. It is consistent with our own mission to enable each person we support to live as an empowered and equal citizen.
Our approach to the Royal Commission will be consistent with the Scope approach, and our values: See the Person, Do it Together, Do it Right and Do it Better. We will be open, honest, cooperative and assist our customers and their families, staff, donors and members to access support throughout this process.
Latest updates

5 Oct 2021
The Disability Royal Commission releases overview of responses to the ‘Promoting Inclusion’ issues paper
The Disability Royal Commission has published an Overview of responses to promoting inclusion issues paper.
29 Sep 2021
South Australian Government responds to several proposed adverse findings
The Royal Commission into Violence, Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation of People with Disability will hold an additional day of Public hearing.
27 Sep 2021
COVID-19 vaccine strategy and roll-out for people with disability ‘seriously deficient’
The Disability Royal Commission into Violence, Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation released the draft Commissioners’ Report.
15 Sep 2021
Royal Commission examines experiences of First Nations children with disability in out-of-home care
The DRC will seek to understand the systemic problems experienced by First Nations children with disability in out of home care.