Outcomes framework

Insights gathered through the statewide consultation process have informed the development of the State Plan and key components within the outcomes framework.

The outcomes framework supports the implementation of the State Plan by setting clear outcomes and associated measures to drive meaningful change for people with disability in South Australia. It will be used to track progress across the five domains.

The outcomes framework outlines 27 priority areas that have been identified by the disability community. Each priority area includes an outcome, this is the desired condition or positive change that we aim to achieve. Progress is tracked through specific measures that help us understand whether things are improving over time.

State authorities are assigned to lead efforts on specific measures, although all state authorities are encouraged to contribute by developing their own initiatives that support the goals of the State Plan.

By applying the outcomes framework, we take a long-term, sustainable approach that promotes transparency, tracks change over time, and helps assess the impact on access to supports, services and overall inclusion for people with disability in our state.

Outcome measures

Proportion and total number are used to measure outcomes.

Proportion refers to a part of a whole. It tells you what share, or percentage of a group has a certain characteristic. For example, three out of 10 (or 30%) of committee members disclosed a disability.

Total number refers to the count of how many there are. Using the same example, the number of committee members who disclosed a disability was three.

The measures assigned to state authorities will be reflected in full or in part within their own Disability Access and Inclusion Plan (DAIP). All measures referencing the Australia's Disability Strategy 2021-2031 (ADS) are being captured by the ADS reporting processes unless state authorities are also providing data to those same measures.

When measures require further interpretation, stateauthorities are encouraged to proactively engage with The Department of Human Services (DHS), the State Plan Community of Practice (CoP) and the disability community. This collaboration is critical to clarify expectations, access practical examples and apply best practices.

Engaging early and often supports accurate reporting and ensures services and events meet accessibility and inclusion standards. A coordinated approach helps maintain consistency and effectiveness, keeping people with disability central to planning and evaluation of the measures captured within domains. This shared effort will help to ensure alignment across state authorities, reduce duplication and strengthen the overall impact of the State Plan.