Easy Read copies of the Strategy documents

Summary version Australia’s Disability Strategy 2021-2031

This summary version of the Strategy provides a simple overview of what the Strategy does.

Australia’s Disability Strategy 2021–2031 Summary in Easy Read

Outcome Framework

The Outcomes Framework sets out how we will measure improvements in outcomes which will help us to see if the lives of people with disability are improving over time.

Outcomes Framework in Easy Read

Outcomes Framework Second Annual Report Summary in Easy Read

Outcomes Framework First Annual Report Summary in Easy Read (PDF)

Report about community attitudes for Survey 1 in Easy Read

ADS Nested Study Reports in Easy Read

Data Improvement Plan

This plan is about improving the way we collect data over the next 10 years. Improving data will help track how governments are working towards their goals and actions.

Data Improvement Plan Summary in Easy Read

Engagement plan

People with disability will have a say in how the Strategy is working. The Engagement Plan shows how we will do this.

Engagement Plan in Easy Read

Good Practice Guidelines for Engaging with People with Disability

These Guidelines provide practical advice for engaging with people with disability in an inclusive, respectful and appropriate way. This is an Easy Read version of the Executive Summary.

Good Practice Guidelines for Engaging with People with Disability in Easy Read

Implementation Report Summary

This Summary Report provides an overview of state, territory and local government activities and achievements and demonstrates how this is improving outcomes for people with disability.

Implementation Report Summary 3 December 2021 to 30 June 2023 in Easy Read

Targeted Action Plans

There are currently five Targeted Action Plans but more will be done in the future. These Easy Read versions explain what will happen for each of the Targeted Action Plans.

Targeted Action Plan: Employment in Easy Read

Targeted Action Plan: Community attitudes in Easy Read

Targeted Action Plan: Early childhood in Easy Read

Targeted Action Plan: Safety in Easy Read

Targeted Action Plan: Emergency management in Easy Read

2nd Targeted Action Plans Report for 1 July 2022 to 30 June 2023 in Easy Read

1st Targeted Action Plans Report for 3 December 2021 to 30 June 2022 in Easy Read

Public forums and Consultations Reports

The first National Forum was held on 2-3 November 2022.

A report summarising the outcomes of the first National Forum is available in Easy Read.

The first State and Territory Forum was held in Brisbane on 19 June 2023.

A report summarising the outcomes of the first State and Territory Forum is available in Easy Read.

Advisory Council Meeting Communiques and Easy Read

Communique and Easy Read – ADS Advisory Council Meeting 5 – 6 March 2024

Communique and Easy Read – ADS Advisory Council Meeting 9 November 2023

Communique and Easy Read – ADS Advisory Council Meeting 2 August 2023

Communique and Easy Read – ADS Advisory Council Meeting 22 June 2023

Communique and Easy Read – ADS Advisory Council Meeting 27 April 2023

Communique and Easy Read – ADS Advisory Council Meeting 23 February 2023

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