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Disability Access and Inclusion Plan 2023-27 Feedback 14 June 2023 HaDSCO recognises the role we play in promoting an inclusive community. We are proud to announce the launch of our Disability Access and Inclusion Plan (DAIP) for 2023-27. This plan outlines our commitment to ensuring all services, facilities and information provided by the Office are accessible and inclusive of people with disability. Feedback about our DAIP is welcome through mail@hadsco.wa.gov.au. Feedback closes Friday, 23 June 2023. -
HaDSCO wins Bronze at the 38th WA Lonnie Awards 17 April 2023 The Health and Disability Services Complaints Office (HaDSCO) received the Category 1 Bronze Award at the 2023 Lonnie Awards ceremony, hosted by The Institute of Public Administration (IPAA WA). Category 1 is open for public sector organisations with less than 100 staff, and HaDSCO’s Annual Report was ranked in the top three out of 48 organisations. The Lonnies recognises high standards in annual reporting across the WA State Public Sector, and is judged by a panel of independent academic, private and state government representatives. The judges’ panel commented on the report’s impressive visual tone and structure. “(The document) provides a focussed and clear outline of performance priorities and outcomes, complemented by case studies”, they said. HaDSCO Director Sarah Cowie said that most importantly the award demonstrated the team’s high-quality se... -
Health and Disability Services Complaints Office (HaDSCO) prepares to implement the National Code of Conduct for health care workers 08 November 2022 Implementation of the National Code of Conduct for health care workers (National Code) in Western Australia has progressed another step closer, with the passing of the Health and Disability Services (Complaints) Amendment Act 2022 by the Western Australian Parliament on 28 October 2022. HaDSCO will have responsibility to implement the National Code of Conduct for health care workers through receiving complaints, undertaking investigations and issuing Prohibition Orders when necessary, with implementation expected to occur by early 2023. The National Code will apply to individuals providing a health service who are not otherwise included in the 16 health professions that are currently regulated by the National Registration Accreditation Scheme (NRAS), or who provide services unrelated to their registration. This can include counsellors, dieticians, doulas, kinesiologists, massage therapi...
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05/01/2026