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Australia\u2019s federal, state and territory governments have announced significant updates to the nation\u2019s disability strategy, including new measures to address homelessness and improve community engagement for people with disability.<\/p>\n
The revised Australia\u2019s Disability Strategy 2021-2031, launched today at VALID\u2019s Having a Say Conference, introduces three new Targeted Action Plans focusing on inclusive housing, safety and justice reforms, and changing community attitudes.<\/p>\n
Social Services Minister Amanda Rishworth (pictured above) said the updated strategy reflected extensive consultation with people with disability and their representative organisations.<\/p>\n
\u201cThese Targeted Action Plans set out specific steps governments will take to drive change,\u201d she said. \u201cFor the first time, they include national actions that all governments will work on together with the disability community.\u201d<\/p>\n
A key addition to the strategy is a new policy priority addressing homelessness among people with disability, alongside a commitment to develop agreed standards for accessible information and communications.<\/p>\n
The update comes as part of governments\u2019 joint response to recommendations from the Royal Commission into Violence, Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation of People with Disability.<\/p>\n
Melba CEO Hayley Dean welcomed the strategy\u2019s renewed focus on inclusive housing and community engagement.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe addition of homelessness as a priority area is particularly significant,\u201d she said. \u201cWe regularly see how housing insecurity impacts the wellbeing and participation of people with disability in community life. Having all governments commit to addressing this systematically is a crucial step forward.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe strategy\u2019s success will depend on sustained commitment from all levels of government \u2013 it was encouraging to see both state and federal ministers presenting at VALID\u2019s Having a Say Conference. The real test will be in the implementation.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe will need to see concrete action and adequate funding to match these commitments.\u201d<\/p>\n
The updated strategy includes several supporting documents, including three new Targeted Action Plans, a revised Data Improvement Plan, and implementation guidelines. Full details are available through the\u00a0Disability Gateway<\/a>\u00a0website.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t
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