National Disability Strategy: Beyond 2020 3rd CALD and Disability Symposium 13 March 2018 Dr David Caudrey, DCSI Disability Policy Unit

National Disability Strategy (NDS) National Disability Strategy 2010-2020 (COAG 2011) Ten year national plan to improve the lives of people with disability, their families and carers Goes beyond NDIS and disability service system To ensure that mainstream services, programs and infrastructure are inclusive and responsive to the individual requirements of people with disability Aim – for people to live a good life. As a signatory to the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, Australia is obligated to abide by and implement it’s obligations and rights based principles. As part of these requirements, in 2011 all Commonwealth, State and Territory Governments signed their commitment to the NDS. 2

NDS – Six Policy Outcome Areas Inclusive and accessible communities: People with disability live in accessible and well-designed communities with opportunity for full inclusion in social, economic, sporting and cultural life. Rights protection, justice and legislation: People with disability have their rights upheld, promoted and protected. Economic security: People with disability, their families and carers have economic security, enabling them to plan for the future and exercise choice and control over their lives. Outcome 1. examples: Physical environment – buildings, transport, parks, streets, venues Communication and information systems Opportunity to participate in social, sport, recreation, religious, economic, cultural activities. Outcome 2. examples: Right to be safe from harm, exploitation and neglect Improvements in criminal justice system, legal support Complaints processes Civic life eg voting, jury duty Outcome 3. examples: Access to employment, training, career development, mentoring Opportunities for volunteering and work experience Affordable appropriate housing 3

NDS – Six Policy Outcome Areas 4. Personal and community support: People with disability, their families and carers have access to a range of supports to assist them to live independently and actively engage in their communities (eg NDIS). 5. Learning and skills: People with disability achieve their full potential through their participation in an inclusive, high quality education system that is responsive to their needs. People with disability have opportunities to continue learning throughout their lives. 6. Health and wellbeing: People with disability are supported to attain the highest possible health throughout their lives. Outcome 4. examples: Disability support services Individualised, self-managed funding Assistive technologies, aids, equipment Outcome 5. examples: Early intervention Positive learning culture, flexible individualised approach Physical accessibility Transition from school to further education, employment, lifelong learning Outcome 6. examples: Heath promotion, screening, regular check-ups Training, skill development for health professionals Physical access - examination tables, bathrooms, waiting rooms, parking Flexible appointments 4

NDS Implementation Plans Three implementation plans: Laying the Groundwork: 2011-2014 Driving Action 2015-2018 Measuring Progress 2019-2020 Focus areas under Driving Action: NDIS transition to full scheme improving outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people with disability improving employment outcomes for people with disability communication activities to promote the NDS

NDS Reinvigoration Strengthening reporting processes Community awareness campaign Development of disability awareness training National workshops on key topics related to: - employment - Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people - people in the criminal justice system Additional areas include health, mental health

NDS: Beyond 2020 NDS timeframe is from 2010-2020 In 2018, work will commence on developing a new national disability framework This will require a strategic review of the NDS, drafting of a discussion paper and extensive stakeholder consultation and engagement Will be seeking input from CALD community

NDS in South Australia SA is meeting its requirements under the NDS through: Strong Voices: A Blueprint to Enhance Life and Claim the Rights of People with Disability in SA (2011) Introduction of Disability Access and Inclusion Plans across government DCSI Disability Engagement Register Free, 433 members, news updates DCSI BlueBays parking app DCSI Disability Policy Unit is the conduit for NDS reporting for State/Local Government. Questions re NDS? 8

NDS / NDIS Interface While NDIS will improve the disability support received by many people, the NDS remains key to improving access to mainstream services for all people with disability, regardless of age, type of disability or level of support. NDIS and NDS are complementary in enabling people to participate in social and economic life as independently as possible. 9

DCSI Disability Policy Unit Ph. 1300 786 117 PO Box 70 Rundle Mall Further information DCSI Disability Policy Unit Ph. 1300 786 117 PO Box 70 Rundle Mall Adelaide SA 5000 DCSIDisabilityTalk@sa.gov.au 10

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