Disability and inclusion

Information about the NSW and DCJ plans for disability inclusion, resources to help with action planning, and information on services for people with disability, their families and carers.

Plans and acts

NSW Disability Inclusion Plan

A commitment to identifying and breaking down the barriers which prevent full community inclusion.

DCJ Disability Inclusion Action Plan

Our plan over the next four years to better support and include people with disability.

Disability Inclusion Act for people with disability

What the Act means for people with disability, their families and carers.

Review of the Disability Inclusion Act

Report of the review, recommendations for amendments and discussion paper.

Persons with Disability Bill 2021

The Persons with Disability Bill 2021 outlines how restrictive practices will be authorised in NSW

Support and services

NSW Ageing and Disability Commission

Protecting older people and adults with disability from abuse, neglect and exploitation.

Disability Advocacy Futures Program

Supporting people to access NSW Government funded and delivered services.

Disability Royal Commission

Preventing and protecting people with disability from violence, abuse, neglect and exploitation.

NSW Companion Card

For people with significant and permanent disability who need a high level of care in the community.

Lift and Change facilities

These facilities are larger than a standard accessible facility, with extra features and more space.

NSW Government Submission to the NDIS Review

A whole government submission to the Independent Review of the National Disability Insurance Scheme

Resources

NSW Disability Inclusion Action Plan Guidelines

Guidelines to support the development of Disability Inclusion Action Plans (DIAPs).

Disability Inclusion Action Planning resources

Resources to help in the development of actions targeting the four focus areas.

Disability employment

Resources to help potential employers and employees connect with reliable information and services.

Last updated:

07 May 2024