Outcome: The rights of people with disability are promoted, upheld and protected, and people with disability feel safe and enjoy equality before the law.
Policy Priorities:
- People with disability are safe and feel safe from violence, abuse, neglect and exploitation.
- Policies, processes and programs provide better responses to people with disability promote gender equality and prevent violence against groups at heightened risk, including women and their children.
- The rights of people with disability are promoted, upheld and protected.
- People with disability have equal access to justice.
- The criminal justice system responds effectively to the complex needs and vulnerabilities of people with disability.
Responsibility
Chair, Gender Equality and Respect Working Group
Timeframe
31 October 2024
Measurable target
At least one awareness activity per year
Responsibility
Chair, Diversity and Inclusion Advisory Committee
With support from People and Culture
Timeframe
31 October 2024
Measurable target
At least one awareness activity per year
Responsibility
Director, People and Culture
Timeframe
30 June 2024
Measurable target
The DPC Grievance Procedure is updated with enhancements to accessibility and inclusion, and is person-centred and trauma informed.