<< DHHS Disability Reference Group
The Tasmanian Government recognises the expertise and knowledge of people with disabilities and their support networks, and the need to draw on this resource to develop effective policies, programs and services. The needs of people with disabilities also need to be reflected in Government business and strategic planning, including the preparation of Disability Action Plans.
During the development of the DHHS Disability Action Plan the Reference Group consulted with representatives of the Tasmanian disability sector. Peak Tasmanian disability organisations were informed of the Plan’s development at a meeting of the Disability Policy Interdepartmental Committee meeting in November 2007. Initial consultations with individual disability sector organisations were initiated through an electronic survey tool that went to over 110 disability service providers and consumer groups throughout Tasmania during July 2008. The survey was also sent to people with a disability. In conjunction with the survey, consultative forums were held in Hobart, Devonport and Launceston during August and September 2008.
A formal introduction to representatives from peak Tasmanian disability organisations was made at the November 2007 meeting of the Disability Policy Interdepartmental Committee, with a view to ongoing engagement of those organisations during the refinement, implementation and evaluation of Agency Action Plans.
In addition, departmental employees were invited to comment on the goals, objectives and actions of the Plan, and will continue to be consulted during the plan's implementation and evaluation.
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