Inclusive Victoria: state disability plan (2022–2026) and Victorian Autism Plan extended
The current State Disability Plan and Victorian Autism Plan have been extended to 2027. The Victorian Government will consult on the next State Disability Plan in 2026. This means:
- we can respond to national reforms in the new plan.
- there will be more time to consult with the disability community.
Under the extended State Disability Plan the Victorian Government will continue to progress the systemic reforms, which are changing the way we work, including making information, infrastructure and public spaces more accessible. The government will also continue to work to improve outcomes for people with disability, including:
- support for people with disability accessing healthcare
- accessibility and inclusion in sport and recreation
- greater inclusion in schools
- support for children with complex disability support needs.
Timeframes
In 2027:
- The next four-year State Disability Plan will be released.
- A final report on the current State Disability Plan will be released.
The Victorian Autism Plan will have the same timeline as the next State Disability Plan.
In 2026, the Victorian Government will share more information on the new State Disability Plan. This will include ways the disability community can contribute.
The Victorian Government will continue to work with the disability community. We are committed to improving inclusion and accessibility for people with disability.
Published by: Department of Families, Fairness and Housing
Date: 5 Dec 2024
The midway report shows how the Victorian Government is tracking against the actions of the state disability plan. It covers the period from 2022 to 2024.
The midway report also includes:
- a status of the plan’s actions
- a refreshed outcomes framework for the state disability plan and an outcomes report.
Inclusive Victoria: state disability plan is our plan for making our community inclusive and accessible.
Summary and Easy Read versions of the report
Audio and Auslan versions of the report
Minister’s foreword
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.
Message from the Victorian Disability Advisory Council
Victorians with a disability have a very committed council of Victorians with a lived experience of disability.
Acknowledgement of Country
We proudly acknowledge the First Peoples of Victoria as the Traditional Owners and custodians of the land, waters and skies on which we live and work.
Key terms
We define key terms and acknowledge that people have different definitions. Language has changed and continues to evolve.
Overview
Inclusive Victoria: state disability plan 2022–2026 is a 4-year plan for the whole Victorian Government. The plan puts the voices, experiences and aspirations of people with disability at its centre.
Refresh of the outcomes framework
The midway outcomes report provides a clearer and understandable story about whether or not we are making progress for people with disability.
Progress of actions by pillar
A detailed breakdown tracking the status of each action within the 4 pillars.
Systemic reforms
The Victorian Government committed to 6 systemic reforms to create positive changes to policies, programs and services, and ensure the changes are integrated into organisational processes and systems.
Status of actions
Listing the progress status of each actions under the 4 pillars.
About the state disability plan outcomes framework
This refresh is necessary to ensure that the outcomes framework aligns with Inclusive Victoria: state disability plan 2022–2026.
Part 2 – The State disability plan midway outcomes report 2024
In this section, we present the results of our analysis using the 28 measures in the refreshed outcomes framework.
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