Outcome area 2 Rights protection, justice and legislation – Increase awareness and acceptance of the rights of people with disability. Remove societal barriers preventing people with disability from participating as citizens. People with disability have access to justice. People with disability to be safe from violence, exploitation and neglect. More effective responses from the criminal justice system to people with disability who have complex or heightened vulnerabilities. Outcome area 3 Economic security – Increase access to employment opportunities as a key to improving economic security and personal wellbeing for people with disability, their families and carers. Income support and tax systems to provide an adequate standard of living for people with disability, their families and carers; while fostering personal financial independence and employment. Improve access to housing options that are affordable and provide security of tenure. Outcome area 4 Personal and community support – A sustainable disability support system is person-centred and self-directed, maximising opportunities for independence and participation in the economic, social and cultural life of the community. A disability support system which is responsive to the particular needs and circumstances of people with complex and high needs for support. Universal personal and community support services are available to meet the of people with disability, their families and carers. The role of families and carers is acknowledged and supported. Outcome area 5 Learning and skills – Strengthen the capability of all education providers to deliver inclusive high quality educational programs for people with all abilities from early childhood through adulthood. Focus on reducing the disparity in educational outcomes for people with a disability and others.
Outcome area 2 – Rights protection, justice and legislation Increase awareness and acceptance of the rights of people with disability. Remove societal barriers preventing people with disability from participating as citizens. People with disability have access to justice. People with disability to be safe from violence, exploitation and neglect. More effective responses from the criminal justice system to people with disability who have complex or heightened vulnerabilities. Outcome area 3 – Economic security Increase access to employment opportunities as a key to improving economic security and personal wellbeing for people with disability, their families and carers. Income support and tax systems to provide an adequate standard of living for people with disability, their families and carers; while fostering personal financial independence and employment. Improve access to housing options that are affordable and provide security of tenure. Outcome area 4 – Personal and community support A sustainable disability support system is person-centred and self-directed, maximising opportunities for independence and participation in the economic, social and cultural life of the community. A disability support system which is responsive to the particular needs and circumstances of people with complex and high needs for support. Universal personal and community support services are available to meet the of people with disability, their families and carers. The role of families and carers is acknowledged and supported. Outcome area 5 – Learning and skills Strengthen the capability of all education providers to deliver inclusive high quality educational programs for people with all abilities from early childhood through adulthood. Focus on reducing the disparity in educational outcomes for people with a disability and others.
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