Have your say on the next State Disability Plan and the next Victorian Autism Plan
The current State Disability Plan and Victorian Autism Plan were extended to mid-2027. Now you can have your say on the next state disability and the next autism plan.
The Victorian Government wants to hear from:
- people with disability
- Autistic people
- families, carers and friends
- advocates and allies
- disabled people’s organisations
- community organisations
- local government.
The next plans will set out priorities and actions to make Victoria a more inclusive, accessible, and fair place for all.
The Victorian Government wants to hear from you about:
- what is working well and what could be improved
- priorities for the future
- ideas for the next plans.
The government will also work with the disability community to respond to national disability reforms. This includes changes to the National Disability Insurance Scheme, and the delivery of foundational supports such as Thriving Kids.
There are different ways you can take part. You can choose one or more of these options to have your say.
You can:
- take part in a face-to-face workshop or online forum
- take part in an online survey
- share feedback and ideas on Engage Victoria
- send us an email with a voice or video recording to disabilityplan@dffh.vic.gov.au
- mail a picture, document or recording with your ideas to Office for Disability, 50 Lonsdale Street, Melbourne, Victoria, 3000.
To take part in a workshop, forum, or online survey visit Engage Victoria for information.
If you need help to give feedback or would like to access information in a different format, please contact disabilityplan@dffh.vic.gov.au. We can provide support or materials in a way that works best for you.
You will find translations and accessible formats (such as audio, Auslan video, Easy Read) that help to explain the consultation on Engage Victoria.
Consultation on the next State Disability Plan and the next Victorian Autism Plan will happen at the same time. This way, the new autism plan will line up with the new State Disability Plan.
Timeline
Consultation will close at 5pm, Friday 17 July 2026.
In 2027:
- The next four-year State Disability Plan and the next Victorian Autism Plan will be released.
- A final report on the current State Disability Plan will be released.
- A final report on the current Victorian Autism Plan will be released.
Date: 14 Mar 2022
Inclusive Victoria: state disability plan (2022–2026) is Victoria’s plan for making our community inclusive and accessible for everyone.
Read the Inclusive Victoria: state disability plan midway report to find out more about the plan’s progress.
Easy English, summaries and accessible versions of the plan
Audio, Auslan and Braille versions of the plan
- Inclusive Victoria: state disability plan (2022–2026) - Audio
- Inclusive Victoria: state disability plan (2022–2026) - Auslan
- Braille available on request by emailing ofd@dffh.vic.gov.au.
Minister’s foreword
The new state disability plan is an opportunity to renew our commitment to improving the lives of Victorians with disability.
Acknowledgement
We acknowledge Aboriginal people as the first peoples and Traditional Owners and custodians of the land and waterways on which we live.
Our language
Language is a powerful tool for changing community attitudes, promoting inclusion and fostering disability pride.
Message from the Victorian Disability Advisory Council (VDAC)
The Victorian Disability Advisory Council is a group of community leaders with disability.
About the plan
Inclusive Victoria: state disability plan (2022–2026) is Victoria's plan for making things fairer for people with disability.
Systemic reform – commitments, actions and accountability
Building genuine inclusion means changing the way we do things.
Commitments over the next four years
Our 22 priority areas are organised under four pillars - inclusive communities, health, housing and wellbeing, fairness and safety, and opportunity and pride.
How we will know the plan is working
To make sure the plan is progressing and delivering improved outcomes for people, we will be tracking progress against the plan throughout its life.
Who is delivering the plan?
Every government department has helped to develop the state disability plan. The Office for Disability will work with each of these departments to ensure they deliver on commitments and action plans.
Thank you
We would like to express our sincere thanks to everyone who contributed their valued insights into developing this plan.
Appendix 1: Full list of submissions and contributors
Full list of submissions and contributors to the Inclusive Victoria - State Disability Plan 2022-2026
Glossary: Words and abbreviations used in this plan
We define key terms used in the State Disability Plan, and acknowledge that people have different definitions.
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