Inclusive Victoria fits within a number of legal frameworks and policies. These exist at the international, national, state and local levels and aim to ensure the rights of people with disability are upheld and protected.
International, national and local context of Inclusive Victoria
International
United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities
National
- Australia’s disability strategy (2021–2031)
- National Agreement on Closing the Gap
- Disability Discrimination Act 1992
- NDIS
- Information Linkages and Capacity Building program
- Royal Commission into Violence, Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation of People with Disability
Victorian
- Disability Act 2006 (Vic)
- The Victorian Aboriginal Affairs Framework 2018–2023
- Equal Opportunity Act 2010 (Vic)
- Charter of Human Rights and Responsibilities Act 2006 (Vic)
- Inclusive Victoria: state disability plan (2022–2026)
Local government
- Disability action plans
Definitions of key words used on this page
Disability action plans: An important way that state government departments and local governments ensure they are delivering inclusive and accessible services.
National Agreement on Closing the Gap: Enables Aboriginal people and governments to work together to overcome the inequality experienced by Aboriginal people and achieve life outcomes equal to all Australians.
Victorian Aboriginal affairs framework 2018–2023: The Victorian Government’s overarching framework for working with Aboriginal Victorians, organisations and the wider community to drive action and improve outcomes.
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