Outcome: People with disability attain the highest possible health and wellbeing outcomes throughout their lives.

Policy Priorities:

  1. All health service providers have the capabilities to meet the needs of people with disability.
  2. Prevention and early intervention health services are timely, comprehensive, appropriate and effective to support better overall health and wellbeing.
  3. Mental health supports and services are appropriate, effective and accessible for people with disability.
  4. Disaster preparedness, risk management plans and public emergency responses are inclusive of people with disability, and support their physical and mental health, and wellbeing.

Responsibility

Director, People and Culture

Timeframe

Ongoing

Measurable target

All employees with disability affecting mobility or other response to emergency situations have a PEEP and are safely evacuated during any emergencies

Responsibility

Director, People and Culture

Timeframe

Ongoing

Measurable target

The EAP for the department is inclusive and accessible and meets the needs of all employees

Responsibility

Director, People and Culture

Timeframe

Ongoing

Measurable target

Mental Health First Aiders are trained and provide support and guidance to employees about making the necessary steps to overcome developing mental health issues

Responsibility

Director, People and Culture
With support from Director, Office for Autism

Timeframe

Ongoing

Measurable target

WHS&IM Risk Registered is reviewed annually

Responsibility

Director, People and Culture

Timeframe

Ongoing

Measurable target

All aspects of the wellbeing program are inclusive and accessible for employees with disability
Evaluation of wellbeing initiatives are reviewed to improve accessibility and inclusion