Victorians have been encouraged to have their say and help shape the state’s next disability plan to achieve greater inclusion for people with disability.
The Minister for Disability, Ageing and Carers, Luke Donnellan called on the community to get involved in shaping the plan at the Victorian Disability Sport and Recreation Festival on International Day of People with Disability.
“The next state disability plan will outline actions for the government to lead from 2021 to 2024 – making the state more equal and accessible for the more than one million Victorians with disability,” Mr Donnellan said.
The Minister said a consultation paper was now available which outlined six areas the Government was seeking to strengthen in the next plan.
“These include framing the definition of disability and inclusion and how to support the interface between the NDIS and mainstream services,” he said.
Mr Donnellan also announced the start of a review of the Disability Act 2006, which he encouraged the community to contribute to.
“Consultation on both the state disability plan and the Disability Act Review will continue next year.”
“Through the plan, Victoria has led the way in expanding disability advocacy, building 26 new Changing Places facilities, delivering 700 accessible bus stops and increasing economic opportunities for people with disability,” Mr Donnellan said.
Further information, including how to have a say can be accessed at this PS News link.
