Each Government agency is required, as part of its strategic and business planning, to prepare a Disability Action Plan that documents the way in which the commitments specified in the Disability Framework for Action 2005-2010 (DFA) will be met. There is broad alignment between the Guiding Principles and overarching objectives in the DFA and the Goals and Objectives of the Department of Premier and Cabinet (DPAC) Disability Action Plan.

The DPAC Mission Statement is:

“To support the Government’s priorities by leading the public sector; working collaboratively both within the government and with the community; and contributing to a prosperous, inclusive and fair Tasmania.”

The DPAC Action Plan identifies specific and measurable priorities, including targets and benchmarks where appropriate, to give effect to the initiatives outlined in the plan. The Disability Framework for Action complements Tasmania Together, the community’s social, environmental and economic plan. Tasmania Together incorporates a vision of participation and equity, not only for people with disability, but for all Tasmanians. The following Tasmania Together goals are supported by the objectives of the Department of Premier and Cabinet’s Disability Action Plan:

Goal 1: A reasonable lifestyle and standard of living for all Tasmanians.

Goal 2: Confident, friendly and safe communities.

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

Goal 8: Open and accountable government that listens and plans for a shared future.

Goal 9: Increased work opportunities for all Tasmanians.

Department of Premier and Cabinet Disability Action Plan 2007-2010 - HTML version

Department of Premier and Cabinet Disability Framework for Action 2007-2010 - PDF version (PDF, 347KB)

Department of Premier and Cabinet Disability Framework for Action 2007-2010 - MS Word version (PDF, 318KB)

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The Disability Bureau was established within the Community Development Division of the Department of Premier and Cabinet (DPAC) in July 2006. The Bureau is responsible for assisting all Government agencies to achieve the outcomes in the Framework and provides support to agencies in the development and implementation of their Disability Action Plans.

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