Social Services Regulator 2024–25 Annual Report
The SSR has published its first annual report.
Social Services Regulator Jonathan Kaplan named Victorian Fellow by IPAA Victoria
IPAA Fellows are celebrated for their unwavering commitment to integrity, collaboration and the values that define IPAA Victoria.
The Social Services Regulator launches its Strategic plan
Our vision is to have social services that are safe and treat people with agency and dignity.
Apply to be part of our Lived Experience Reference Group
The Social Services Regulator (SSR) is looking for people to join its new Lived Experience Reference Group. Expressions of interest are open until 31 October 2025.
A joint statement from the co-regulators of the Child Safe Standards
The SSR has released a joint statement reiterating our commitment to the Child Safe Standards.
Social Services Regulator visits Mildura
Victoria’s Social Services Regulator Jonathan Kaplan visited Mildura to meet with two local services and learn about the work they’re doing to provide social services to the Mallee community.
The SSR hears directly from providers through its new Service Provider Reference Group
As part of its engagement with the sectors it regulates, the SSR has set up a number of consultative groups. One of them is specifically for service providers.
Social Services Regulator visits disability and family services providers in central and north-east Victoria
The Social Services Regulator Jonathan Kaplan visited social services providers in central and north-east Victoria.
SSR and DFFH working together to better protect social service users
The Department of Families, Fairness and Housing (DFFH) and the Social Services Regulator (SSR) have published a statement of roles and responsibilities.
Expression of Interest: Service Provider Reference Group
The Social Services Regulator is calling on providers to join the new Service Provider Reference Group. It will help provide targeted advice and perspectives to the Social Services Regulator.
New Social Services Regulator hits the ground running
In the first six months of operation, the new Social Services Regulator has laid the groundwork to strengthen protections and safeguard vulnerable Victorians.
Social Services Regulator receives Ministerial Statement of Expectation
On 22 October 2024, the Social Services Regulator received its inaugural Ministerial Statement of Expectation.
Worker excluded from out-of-home care to safeguard children
On the 26 September 2024, a foster carer was excluded from working in out-of-home care in Victoria following an investigation and recommendation from the Social Services Regulator.
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