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Disability Royal Commission Final Report and Recommendations relating to your workforce
Disability Royal Commission Final Report and Recommendations relating to your workforce

On 28 September 2023, the Royal Commission handed their Final report to the Australian Government (the Final Report). The Disability Royal Commission’s Final report tells the Australian Government what changes need to be made to prevent violence against, and abuse, neglect and exploitation of, people with a disability. It recommends change so people with a disability can enjoy all human rights and freedoms fully and equally thereby impending their vision for an inclusive Australia and their recommendations. The Final Report is made of 12 volumes and makes a total of 222 recommendations. Volume 10 totalling 452 pages contains recommendations in relation to disability service providers. The main focus relates to establishing a National Registration Scheme, Proposed changes to the SCHADS Award and a National Code. We wanted to bring these to your attention as they could impact your workforce and how you run your organisation. We provide further detail below.

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Do you know what you are agreeing to?
Do you know what you are agreeing to?

For dentists accepting a changed role, or for new dentists accepting their first role – it is important to read and understand the meaning and effect of contract terms that are being offered to you. There are different types of contracts used to engage dentists and each one affects the rights and obligations of both parties.

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