The Tasmanian Government's Disability Framework for Action 2005-2010 is a whole-of-government approach to policy and planning, service delivery and evaluation that seeks to remove barriers and enable people with disability to enjoy the same rights and opportunities as other Tasmanians. The Framework includes a comprehensive range of actions that the Government will pursue to promote the rights of Tasmanians with disability.
Each Government agency is required, as part of its strategic and business planning, to prepare a Disability Action Plan that documents the way in which the commitments specified in the Disability Framework for Action 2005-2010 (DFA) will be met. There is broad alignment between the Guiding Principles and overarching objectives in the DFA and the Goals and Objectives of the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) Disability Action Plan.
The DHHS Disability Action Plan identifies specific initiatives, projects and activities, including targets and benchmarks where appropriate, to give effect to the initiatives outlined in the plan.
The Disability Framework for Action 2005-2010 complements Tasmania Together, the community’s social, environmental and economic plan. Tasmania Together incorporates a vision of participation and equity, not only for people with disability, but for all Tasmanians. The following Tasmania Together goals are supported by the objectives of the DHHS Disability Action Plan:
Goal 1: A reasonable lifestyle and standard of living for all Tasmanians.
Goal 4: Active, healthy Tasmanians with access to quality and affordable health care services.
Goal 5: Vibrant, inclusive and growing communities where people feel valued and connected.
Goal 8: Open and accountable government that listens and plans for a shared future.
Goal 9: Increased work opportunities for all Tasmanians.
The benchmarks and goals in Tasmania Together lay the foundations for a community that is healthier, better educated, environmentally sustainable and more equitable. The goals and the DFA together create a comprehensive framework for tackling the problems and achieving the aspirations of the Tasmanian community.
The Disability Bureau was established within the Community Development Division of the Department of Premier and Cabinet (DPAC) in July 2006. The Bureau is responsible for assisting all Government agencies to achieve the outcomes in the Framework and provides support to agencies in the development and implementation of their Disability Action Plans. Staff from the Disability Bureau have attended meetings of the DHHS Disability Reference Group to provide advice and assistance in relation to the Framework. DHHS staff have liaised regularly with DPAC staff during the drafting and finalisation of the DHHS Disability Action Plan.
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