Have your say on the next State Disability Plan and the next Victorian Autism Plan
The current State Disability Plan and Victorian Autism Plan were extended to mid-2027. Now you can have your say on the next state disability and the next autism plan.
The Victorian Government wants to hear from:
- people with disability
- Autistic people
- families, carers and friends
- advocates and allies
- disabled people’s organisations
- community organisations
- local government.
The next plans will set out priorities and actions to make Victoria a more inclusive, accessible, and fair place for all.
The Victorian Government wants to hear from you about:
- what is working well and what could be improved
- priorities for the future
- ideas for the next plans.
The government will also work with the disability community to respond to national disability reforms. This includes changes to the National Disability Insurance Scheme, and the delivery of foundational supports such as Thriving Kids.
There are different ways you can take part. You can choose one or more of these options to have your say.
You can:
- take part in a face-to-face workshop or online forum
- take part in an online survey
- share feedback and ideas on Engage Victoria
- send us an email with a voice or video recording to disabilityplan@dffh.vic.gov.au
- mail a picture, document or recording with your ideas to Office for Disability, 50 Lonsdale Street, Melbourne, Victoria, 3000.
To take part in a workshop, forum, or online survey visit Engage Victoria for information.
If you need help to give feedback or would like to access information in a different format, please contact disabilityplan@dffh.vic.gov.au. We can provide support or materials in a way that works best for you.
You will find translations and accessible formats (such as audio, Auslan video, Easy Read) that help to explain the consultation on Engage Victoria.
Consultation on the next State Disability Plan and the next Victorian Autism Plan will happen at the same time. This way, the new autism plan will line up with the new State Disability Plan.
Timeline
Consultation will close at 5pm, Friday 17 July 2026.
In 2027:
- The next four-year State Disability Plan and the next Victorian Autism Plan will be released.
- A final report on the current State Disability Plan will be released.
- A final report on the current Victorian Autism Plan will be released.
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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