Max Hatzoglou
The state government has announced a new program called ‘Inclusive Victoria: State Disability Plan 2022-2026’ which is aimed at building a more inclusive and accessible community for the more than 1.1 million Victorians with disability.
A new Disability Inclusion Act will be created in consultation with Victorians living with a disability to provide a modern and stronger framework to drive change across government.
In Brimbank, 12,471 people (or 6.4% of the population) in 2016 reported needing help in their day-to-day lives due to disability.
The government will also establish an Australian-first Commissioner for Disability Inclusion through consultation to drive improvements in practice in the public sector and promote inclusion across Victoria.
Disability, Ageing and Carers MP Anthony Carbines said it hopes the work from government will help break down barriers for people living with a disabilty.
“Victorians with disability continue to face barriers to fully participating in society – these reforms will help make Victoria a more inclusive and accessible place,” Mr Carbines said.
“We will continue working with the community to ensure Victorians with disability can reach their full potential.”
Victorian Disability Advisory Council Chair Dr George Taleporos said action will be taken to try and ensure people with disabilities can do things that they desire.
“We must do everything possible to support people with disability to fully participate in all aspects of our community,” My Taleporos said.
“People with disability want to live in an inclusive, accessible, and safe Victoria that upholds our rights and maximises opportunities to control our lives.
“The state disability plan will play an important role in moving us toward this important goal.”
Inclusive Victoria: State Disability Plan 2022–2026 is available to read via: www.vic.gov.au/state-disability-plan
