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The Tasmanian Government’s Disability Framework for Action 2005-2010 was released in December 2005 as a Whole of Government approach to policy and planning, service delivery and evaluation. The Disability Framework for Action sets out the Government’s vision for Tasmania as an inclusive and caring community and provides a direction for action by Government. It seeks to remove barriers and enable people with disabilities to enjoy the same rights and opportunities as all Tasmanians.

The Disability Framework for Action requires each government agency, as part of their strategic and business planning, to prepare and submit a Disability Action Plan, documenting the way in which commitments specified in the Framework will be met.

The Tasmanian Government has made a commitment to the Tasmania Together 2020 goals of improving lifestyle and standard of living for all people with a disability. Accomplishing these goals requires reporting against the following benchmarks in relation to people with a disability.

Tasmania Together 2020 Goals

Goal1. A reasonable lifestyle and standard of living for all Tasmanians

  • Access to affordable and reliable transport is important for accessing employment, services and recreation.

Goal 2. Confident, friendly and safe communities

  • People’s quality of life is not only related to how safe they actually are but is also related to their perceptions of safety.

Goal 3. High-quality education and training for lifelong learning and a skilled workforce

  • Tasmania requires a skilled workforce to maintain a viable and healthy economy.

Goal 5. Vibrant, inclusive and growing communities where people feel valued and connected

  • Tasmania has inclusive and supportive communities:
    • supporting people with a disability who wish to remain living at home
    • acknowledging and respecting our multicultural heritage, valuing diversity and treating everyone with compassion and respect
    • providing professional development training in racial, gender and disability related discrimination and harassment issues.

Goal 9. Increased work opportunities for all Tasmanians

  • Every person who wants a job should have one.
Overall, these goals point to the Department of Education’s strategic directions in supporting people with a disability for their current and future roles as contributing, valued members of an inclusive Tasmanian society.

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