Domain 1: Inclusive environments and communities
What we want: A South Australia where all people with disability can participate as equal citizens and feel connected to their communities
People with disability are ever present in our community but most do not enjoy full participation in it. Inaccessibility continues to limit the rights and freedoms of many people with disability, with some relying fully on carers whose support is essential to access and participation in everyday life. This can be compounded by widespread misconceptions and stereotypes which influence how the community thinks about and treats people with disability. In turn, these misconceptions can be even stronger when disability overlaps with other factors like gender, age or cultural background.
We want to influence community attitudes to remove discrimination and build a South Australian community that values difference and respects the contributions people with disability make to our communities. This includes ensuring the community itself is fully accessible.
The following outcomes are designed to drive inclusive environments and communities and will guide state authorities’ actions within their Disability Access and Inclusion Plans (DAIP).
View and download each state authority's DAIP.
Priority Areas
Priority area 1: Active participation
Priority area 2: Inclusive communities and attitudes
Priority area 3: Universal Design
Priority area 4: Accessible facilities
Priority area 5: Communications and information
Priority area 6: Transportation
Priority area 7: Collaboration, consultation and innovation
Priority area 8: Housing
Priority area 1: Active participation
Outcome 1
People with disability are active participants in accessible and inclusive communities.
Measure 1.1.1
Proportion of people with disability participating in cultural, recreational and sporting activities (source: ADS).
Measure 1.1.2
Total number of inclusive and accessible events, both internal and external, with 50+ people following best practice event management principles. For example, the Accessible and Inclusive Community Events Toolkit.
State authority: All state authorities
Measure 1.1.3
Total number of facilities managed by Office for Recreation, Sport and Racing (ORSR) that have improved accessibility and inclusive opportunities, and the number of people with disability participating in ORSR programs, such as Para-Hub, Sports Vouchers Plus and VACSWIM.
State authority: Office for Recreation, Sport and Racing
Priority area 2: Inclusive communities and attitudes
Outcome 2
People with disability are respected and included in their communities, where inclusive attitudes and behaviours are widely demonstrated.
Measure 1.2.1
Total number of initiatives undertaken to promote disability inclusion and improve community attitudes towards people with disability in the community.
State authority: All state authorities
Measure 1.2.2
Proportion of people with disability who report feeling valued and respected in their community (source: ADS).
Measure 1.2.3
Total number of actions embedded in state authorities’ DAIP working towards Closing the Gap targets.
State authority: All state authorities
Priority area 3: Universal Design
Outcome 3
Everyone in South Australia can access and enjoy inclusive and accessible natural and built environments.
Measure 1.3.1
Proportion of people with disability who have difficulty accessing government buildings (source: ADS).
Measure 1.3.2
Total number of public-facing government buildings, spaces, play spaces and infrastructure that are modified to improve accessibility. For example, by adding signage or widening doors, and the total number of new developments that incorporate Universal Design.
State authority: All state authorities
Measure 1.3.3
Proportion of national parks, conservation parks, recreation parks, beaches and playgrounds (within these areas) that are built or modified to improve accessibility.
State authority: Department for Environment and Water and local councils
Measure 1.3.4
Proportion of public transport infrastructure built or modified to include enhanced accessibility features.
State authority: Department for Infrastructure and Transport
Priority area 4: Accessible facilities
Outcome 4
People with disability can access public toilet facilities that meet their needs when out in the community.
Measure 1.4.1
Proportion of public toilet facilities across South Australia that meet accessibility standards and/or a designated Changing Places facility.
State authority: Department for Environment and Water and local councils
Priority area 5: Communications and information
Outcome 5
People with disability can find information they need in the format they need.
Measure 1.5.1
Total number of resources or materials that have been developed in accessible formats. For example, websites that meet Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.2 level AA accessibility standard or above, Auslan translations and Easy Read documents.
State authority: All state authorities
Measure 1.5.2
Total number of Auslan, assistive listening devices, and augmentative and alternative communication services provided to meet support needs, including at emergency presentations. For example, during hospital emergencies, crisis services, bushfires or floods, where timely communication support is essential.
State authority: All state government agencies
Priority area 6: Transportation
Outcome 6
People with disability can get to where they need to go safely.
Measure 1.6.1
Proportion of people with disability who can use all forms of public transport with no difficulty (source: ADS).
Measure 1.6.2
Proportion of government-owned public transport fleet (buses, trains and trams) adhering to accessibility standards.
State authority: Department for Infrastructure and Transport
Measure 1.6.3
The number of Access Taxis available in South Australia adhering to accessibility standards.
Note: Accessibility standards for Access Taxis in South Australia are defined and enforced through a combination of state and national regulations.
State authority: Department for Infrastructure and Transport
Measure 1.6.4
Total number of initiatives undertaken to promote enhanced access and safety for people with disability while using public transport
State authority: Department for Infrastructure and Transport
Priority area 7: Collaboration, consultation and innovation
Outcome 7
People with disability are actively involved in government decisions that affect their lives.
Measure 1.7.1
Total number of public consultations that included and sought input from people with disability, including engagement with Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisations (ACCOs).
State authority: All state authorities
Measure 1.7.2
Total number of people with disability, including parents and carers, serving on committees and working groups.
State authority: All state authorities
Priority area 8: Housing
Outcome 8
People with disability have access to appropriate housing.
Measure 1.8.1
Proportion of public housing and all housing built to National Construction Code Livable Housing Design Standards.
State authority: Department of Housing and Urban Development and SA Housing Trust
Participation, decision-making, engagement, consultation, leadership.