About us

The NSW Ageing and Disability Commissioner is Mr Robert Fitzgerald, Member of the Order of Australia (AM).

We are an independent NSW Government agency. Our vision is for every older person and adult with disability to feel safe, respected and dignified in their home [...]

What we do

We receive and respond to reports of abuse, neglect and exploitation of older people and adults with disability caused by someone they know in their home or com[...]

Working with other agencies

We work closely with all relevant regulatory bodies and government agencies to support information sharing and referral pathways, to improve outcomes for older [...]

Our response when abuse, neglect and exploitation is reported

We take all reports seriously. Find out more about our response to reports, and information on mandatory reporting.

Policies

Information related to our policies can be accessed here.

Official Community Visitors

The Official Community Visitor (OCV) scheme is now part of the NSW Ageing and Disability Commission, and no longer sits with the NSW Ombudsman.

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