Watchdog reveals thousands of reports of sexual misconduct, injury, abuse and neglect in disability group homes

There have been more than 7,000 serious incidents — including sexual misconduct, serious injury, abuse and neglect — in disability group homes over the past four years, according to a startling new report from the NDIS complaints watchdog. The report followed an inquiry into disability group homes, set up to identify trends among issues occurring in the sector and how best to address them.

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Topics:
Housing, NDIS, violence, Abuse and Neglect

Author:
Stephanie Dalzell

Source:
ABC

Date published:
Mon 16th Jan, 2023