Inclusive Victoria is our state disability plan for 2022–2026. It is all about making sure people with disability can take part in the community.
I am pleased to share this report on what we have done during the first 2 years of the plan.
We have made a lot of progress. However, there is still more to do. This midway review sets out what we will focus on over the next 2 years.
The state disability plan is making changes for people with disability in Victoria. We are giving people with disability more chances to join in. We are also breaking down the barriers that stop them.
Government departments are changing the way they do things. These changes are in 6 areas, which we call ‘systemic reforms’ in the plan.
The changes will improve how we support people with disability when we create policies, programs and services.
As we put these changes into practice, we recognise the need to give First Peoples with disability a say in matters that affect them.
We will also think about how we support all people with disability as they may experience more than one type of disadvantage.
Our work will use a co-design approach. This means people with disability will be involved in designing policies, programs and services.
I want to thank everyone who has helped with our work so far. This includes the Victorian Disability Advisory Council, disability sector agencies, advocates and the broader community.
In the next 2 years, we will keep working to make things better. The Disability Royal Commission and the Independent NDIS Review have made recommendations to governments for how we can do things better. This is a big chance for us to work together and create lasting change for people with disability.
Victoria continues to advocate for an agreed plan to implement disability reforms to be developed with input from people with disability.
When the state disability plan ends in 2026, we will use the work we have done as the foundation for a new state disability plan.
I want to celebrate what we have achieved so far, which has made life better for people with disability. I am excited to keep working together to make our plan’s vision a reality: a fully accessible and inclusive society for all Victorians.
The Hon. Lizzie Blandthorn MP
Minister for Disability
Minister for Children
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