Social Inclusion and a stronger, fairer Australia
Promoting social inclusion requires a new approach to developing and implementing policy and programs. This new approach requires strong partnerships between all levels of government, business and community organisations to address economic and social disadvantage in Australia.
Many Australian Government departments are involved in the social inclusion agenda, and a number of them have established Social Inclusion Units to focus on this priority. The Australian Social Inclusion Board and the Community Response Task Force have been established to involve the community and business sectors at the highest level. A new National Compact, or agreement, is being developed between the government and the not-for-profit sector as a way to develop a new and stronger relationship, based on partnership and respect.
The Principles for Social Inclusion in Australia have been adopted by the Government to guide an inclusive approach to policy, programs and services. The Social Inclusion Priorities have also been identified as a focus for the government’s work, to support groups in the community who may face challenges to social inclusion.