The DAP outlines the department’s commitments, actions and strategies to improve the lives of people with disability in Victoria. Our action plan works off a set of priority pillars set out below.
Pillar 1: Inclusive communities
- People with disability, including those from diverse and underserviced groups, are represented and actively participate in decision-making processes within the department.
Pillar 2: Health, housing and wellbeing
- Foster inclusive and accessible environments, services and opportunities for people with disability in all aspects of community life.
Pillar 3: Fairness and safety
- Promote the rights and dignity of people with disability, encouraging disability pride, recognition and respect for diversity.
Pillar 4: Opportunity and pride
- Support the development of more leaders with disability, focusing on providing opportunities for personal and professional growth.
The department also sets out its disability employment commitments and actions to:
- increase work opportunities for people with disability in the department
- provide an accessible work environment for people with disability.
This DAP is a roadmap for the department to achieve its objectives. The values of collaboration, innovation, integrity and respect drive this plan.