National Disability Strategy

The National Disability Strategy was formally endorsed by the Council of Australian Governments (COAG) on 13 February 2011 and launched by the Australian Government on 18 March 2011.
 

The National Disability Strategy sets out a ten year national plan for improving life for Australians with disability, their families and carers. It represents a commitment by all levels of government, industry and the community to a unified, national approach to policy and program development and a shared vision for an inclusive Australian society that enables people with disability to fulfil their potential as equal citizens.

Priority areas for action include Learning and Skills and Economic Security which support education and employment opportunities as main pathways to long-term economic security and wellbeing. The Strategy recognises that people with disability achieve their full potential through their participation in inclusive, high quality education that leads to meaningful participation in the workforce. Income from employment in turn, increases financial independence, raises living standards and contributes to personal wellbeing.

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