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:

  1. People with disability are safe and feel safe from violence, abuse, neglect and exploitation.
  2. 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.
  3. The rights of people with disability are promoted, upheld and protected.
  4. People with disability have equal access to justice.
  5. 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.