The Tasmanian Government has today released the Tasmanian Disability Inclusion Plan, providing a pathway for a future where everyone feels seen, heard and valued.
Minister for Disability Services, Jo Palmer, said the Plan is about building a Tasmania where the voices, experiences and views of people with disability guide our decisions and shape our services.
"We have been on a historic journey over the past few years with the creation of the Disability Rights, Inclusion and Safeguarding Act 2024. The release of this Plan is the next big step in that journey," Minister Palmer said.
"This Plan has been built on the voices and experiences of people with disability, their families and carers, disability advocacy and representative organisations.
"I cannot thank those who engaged in the consultation process enough. Your honesty, courage and ideas will help us build a better and fairer Tasmania.
"Throughout consultation, we heard loud and clear that inclusion means more than just providing services and supports. It means designing services, creating spaces and working in ways that welcome people with disability from the very beginning.
"Through this plan, that's exactly what we'll be doing."
Over the next six months, all Tasmanian Government defined entities, such as government agencies and business enterprises, will prepare a Disability Inclusion Action Plan including specific actions and measures to promote disability inclusion.
Detailed and summary versions of the Plan are available on the Department of Health website, together with Easy Read, audio, Auslan video and Braille Ready formats.
