Co-design with people with disability
Co-design departmental policies, programs and services with people with disability.
What we have done and will continue to do:
- We will increase collaboration and co-design with people with disability on departmental policies, programs and services. We will ensure that DFFH policies, programs, and services are accessible and responsive to the diverse needs of people with disability by:
- encouraging co-design of departmental policies, programs and services with people with disability
- ensuring disability voices are central to the development process.
Lead division: Disability, Complex Needs and Emergency Management
Build coordinated efforts on emerging issues
Strengthen connections between the Victorian Disability Advisory Council (VDAC) and local government advisory committees to build coordinated efforts on emerging issues.
What we have done and continue to do:
- A dedicated VDAC session was held in 2022 to seek council advice on steps for increasing its engagement with local disability advisory bodies. We will continue to work with VDAC on opportunities to engage with local bodies.
Lead division: Disability, Complex Needs and Emergency Management
Develop more leaders with disability
Develop more leaders with disability through an ongoing commitment to providing sponsorship for positions in leadership programs.
What we have done:
- Set targets for disability leadership in the Diversity and inclusion framework.
What we will do:
- Support the Diverse Women in Leadership Fast Track Program.
- Audit existing leadership and manager development programs for access and inclusion for staff with disability.
- The Office for Disability continues to partner with Leadership Victoria to support leaders with disability through sponsoring a dedicated position in the Williamson Community Leadership Program for 2023.
Lead divisions: Corporate and Delivery Service Division; Disability, Complex Needs and Emergency Management