Domain 4: Health and wellbeing
What we want: A South Australia where all people with disability can attain the highest possible health and wellbeing outcomes throughout their lives
Health and wellbeing are critical determinants of a person’s quality of life. People with disability require the same access to health care as all other South Australians yet experience considerable difficulties receiving appropriate care and supports. As a result, people with disability continue to experience poorer quality of life.
Limited awareness or understanding of disability among some health professionals may contribute to challenges such as people with disability experiencing underdiagnosis, misdiagnosis, treatment delays or emergency mental health interventions. Access to appropriate and timely health and mental health services is crucial to ensure people with disability of all ages and diversities receive the right supports for them.
We want a well-connected health and mental health sector that is easy to access, navigate and interact with for all people with disability.
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: Inclusive infrastructure
Priority area 2: Targeted knowledge, understanding and support
Priority area 3: Supports and interventions
Priority Area 1: Inclusive infrastructure
Outcome 1
People with disability have full access to, and inclusion within health infrastructure.
Measure 4.1.1
Total number of healthcare settings audited and the proportion that are compliant.
State authority: Department for Health and Wellbeing and Local Health Networks
Priority area 2: Targeted knowledge, understanding and support
Outcome 2
People with disability can access healthcare that is inclusive and responsive to the intersectionality and diversity of disability, recognising the important role of carers.
Measure 4.2.1
Proportion of healthcare workers equipped with the knowledge, skills and trauma informed principles to confidently support people with diversity of disability within the healthcare setting, For example, training and self-reporting surveys.
State authority: Local Health Networks
Measure 4.2.2
Total number of culturally responsive support services and programs available for people with disability, including Aboriginal health workers and supports for regional communities.
Note: Culturally responsive services are defined by Aboriginal communities, guided by policies like Closing the Gap and include trained staff.
State authority: Department for Health and Wellbeing and Local Health Networks
Priority area 3: Supports and interventions
Outcome 3
People with disability receive coordinated health supports that meet their needs, with stronger connections between mental health and disability services.
Measure 4.3.1
Total number of pathways in place for people with disability that provide an option of tailored coordination and navigation to meet their needs.
State authority: Department for Health and Wellbeing and Local Health Networks
Measure 4.3.2
Total number of procedures and guidelines that uphold the rights of people with disability.
State authority: Department for Health and Wellbeing and Local Health Networks
Measure 4.3.3
Total number of information sharing agreements established between mental health and disability service providers, including any with Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisations (ACCOs).
State authority: Department for Health and Wellbeing