Our community—the importance of collective government and non‑government actions to support inclusion.
All members of our community are entitled to fully participate to the level they desire. We are committed to supporting everyone to participate and be heard, giving people choice, certainty or access and scope to participate in the community.
Community resources enable equity of access for people with disability, their families and carers, as people with disability have the same right as everyone else to realise their potential.
DPC has transitioned several previous DSP actions in this area to BAU, including ensuring marketing materials and campaign strategies are inclusive and that we offer AUSLAN translating at events alongside other accommodations to support inclusion. We continue to share material from other departments and jurisdictions relating to disability and disability awareness, such as Disability Action Week and International Day of People with Disability.
The following actions are our next steps in influencing community attitudes and engagement.
| Action | Detail | Measurement | Timing | Responsible agency/business area | ADS outcome areas |
| Action #21 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Undertake a communications campaign to increase the number of people registering their interest on the Queensland Register of Nominees (QRON) platform, especially those who have diverse backgrounds, skills, and experiences, and raise awareness of the importance and benefits of becoming a Queensland Government board member. |
Participation of people with disability on boards supports cultural and systems change. Board members provide strategic direction and ensure their organisations conduct themselves in an accountable and transparent manner. |
Increased number of candidates registered in QRON candidate pool during communications campaign. |
2022 |
Governance and Constitutional Services |
Community attitudes |
| Action #22 | |||||
Upgrade the Queensland Register of Appointees to Government Bodies to support the collection and reporting of diversity data. |
By collecting consistent information on the diversity characteristics of all people appointed to boards, we can analyse the diversity of members and report publicly on how boards reflect diversity in the broader community—meaning clear measurement of outcomes and impact. | Diversity data on Queensland Government board members is collected and reported. (Baseline disability data on Queensland Government board appointees established and trend data tracked over time.) |
2023 |
Governance and Constitutional Services |
Community attitudes |
| Action #23 | |||||
Work with relevant departments to ensure those with disability are included and feel welcomed as the Queensland Government plans for and prepares to host the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games. |
This action seeks to create impact by ensuring that people with disability are included and engaged as part of Brisbane 2032 by working with the Organising Committee for Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games, the Department of Seniors, Disability Services and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Partnerships, the Department of Tourism, Innovation and Sport, and Paralympics Australia as well as other games delivery partners on initiatives to support those with disability. Through engagement and inclusion we protect and support the human rights of people with disability to participate in community life. |
Development and delivery of Brisbane 2032 related initiatives aimed at supporting people living with disability. |
To be determined. |
Brisbane 2032 Taskforce |
Inclusive homes and communities Health and wellbeing Community attitudes |
| Action #24 | |||||
Participate in the Social Procurement Project Control Group (PCG) to create opportunities for the department to engage more with social enterprises, including those supporting people with disability. |
Social procurement enhances social inclusion, giving people with disability the opportunity to participate in the community and the economy – addressing human rights. Through engagement with social enterprises, we can collaborate to ensure individual procurement processes work for the department and the social procurement provider, supporting principles of co-design. Engagement with social enterprises creates cultural and systemic change by disrupting previous ways of ‘doing’ procurement. |
Number of social enterprises engaged by DPC during the 13-month period that support people with disability. |
The PCG operates for 13 months starting 25 February 2022. |
Finance and performance |
Employment and financial security Community attitudes |
| Action #25 | |||||
Prepare an accessible events guide for Queensland Government agencies and stakeholders. |
Ensuring Queensland Government event organisers have a detailed understanding of the steps to create an accessible and inclusive event, supporting full social participation for people with disability, addressing their human rights. |
Formal feedback indicates that Queensland Government events hosted by DPC are accessible and inclusive. Satisfaction from people with disability who attend Queensland Government events. |
2022–2025 |
Events and Engagement PSC |
Inclusive homes and communities Community attitudes |