1.5 Provide reasonable workplace modifications for employees with disability as identified through individual occupational assessments (see also Action 3.4) In addition to the outcome as described above – we also want to ensure that all employee are provided with the support and equipment they need to undertake their duties effectively. All business units. Advice and support from HRMS Ongoing This will include continuing to: use workplace policies and procedures such as our Workplace Adjustment Procedure; informing site managers of access issues as required; and seek advice from specialist disability access consultants as required. 1.6 Promote the to agencies and event organisers in receipt of Government funding. As All business units Ongoing Increase awareness of the guidelines and the practical things event organisers can do to ensure their venues and events are inclusive of people with disability or accessibility issues. 1.8 Promote the universal design principles in procurement for public and social housing. Continue to increase the supply of affordable housing with accessible design features through Tasmania’s Affordable Housing Action Plan 2015–2019 and the next Affordable Action Plan 2019-2023. HDCS Actions 1.8 – 1.11 are to be delivered by June 2019 with further actions by June 2023. These actions support our commitment under Tasmania’s Affordable Housing Action Plan 2015-19 (refer to Action 2, 3 & 12) 1.9 Build 500 new social housing homes with accessible features including 300 units of accommodation with disability features that exceed the Minimum Standards for Social Housing. As above HDCS As above As above government specific
1.10 Upgrade the public housing portfolio to meet the needs of people with disability and an ageing population, with at least 60 properties to be realigned. As HDCS As above As above 1.11 Adopt a long-term asset management approach to upgrade and replace properties with smaller homes that have accessible design features to support people with disability to live independently. As above HDCS As above As 1.12 Review Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA) enrolled under the National Disability Insurance Scheme As above HDCS Ongoing actions support our commitment under Tasmania’s Affordable Housing Action Plan 1.13 Provide more purpose-built homes for people living with disability As above HDCS Ongoing 1.19 Support people with disability, their families and carers to build and strengthen supportive networks within the community. Provide opportunities for people with disability to participate in, and engage with, communities. HDCS Ongoing While this action will be lead through HDCS initiatives, all business units are encouraged to consider ways of supporting this action. 2023
2: Aim: People with disability have their rights promoted, upheld and protected. Actions Accessible Island Action No.* Output/brief description Outcome articled in Accessible Island Lead unit Key milestones Comments 2.1 Coordinate and monitor the implementation of measures outlined in the Disability Justice Plan for Tasmania 2017-2020 Improve recognition and response to people with disability across Tasmania’s justice system through the Disability Justice Plan for Tasmania 2017-2020. HDCS As outlined in Disability Justice Plan for Tasmania 2017-2020 2.2 Report annually to PDAC on the implementation of the Disability Justice Plan for Tasmania 2017-2020. As HDCS As
2.11 Promote and support the Tasmanian Disability Services Regulations 2015 through the Regulations 2015 – Compliance Project to: help service providers understand the regulations, how to comply with them and where to target continuous improvement activities; and target future sector training and resources to assist providers with readiness for full scheme NDIS. As above HDCS Dec 2017 3: Aim: People with disability, their families and carers have economic security, enabling them to plan for the future and exercise control over their lives.
Actions Accessible Island Action No.* description Outcome articled in Accessible Island Lead unit Key milestones Comments 3.1 Implement the and develop in each Agency. Support the Tasmanian State Service Diversity and Inclusion Policy and Framework 2017-2020 HRMS 2020 Released in May 2017, supports the implementation of this action. 3.2 Facilitate stronger relationships and identify placements in collaboration with Disability Employment Service providers. As above HRMS Ongoing 3.3 Build an inclusive and diverse workplace by: developing an online resource to support all applicants to access information about applying for State Service jobs; and working with agencies and community groups to identify barriers and initiatives/opportunities to support people with disability who are working or wish to work in the State Service. As above HRMS HRMS will work will SSMO as they implement these actions across the State Service. The first is due by June 2018. The second is ongoing. Alongside the whole-of-government commitment outlined in action 3.1 – 3.9, we have also committed to: conducting a project to improve recruitment and selection practices – to make them more accessible for all Tasmanians; roll out a ‘Supportive Workplaces’ campaign to increase employee awareness of flexible and supportive conditions (from mid 2018) refer to further actions in the Workplace Diversity Plan
3.6 Establish an annual stakeholder survey for community and agency stakeholders to provide feedback on progress of the Diversity and Inclusion Framework and propose new initiatives. As above HRMS DPAC’s date June 2017 We understand that there have been delays in DPAC’s project to implement this action. HRMS will continue to support this initiative as it progresses. 3.7 Seek opportunities to collaborate with local government, business and the not-for-profit sector to share our experience and identify new opportunities. Promote inclusive employment practices HRMS Ongoing 3.8 Release the Mental Health Best Practice Framework for workplaces in Tasmania. As MHADD TBA 3.9 Continue to support the National Disability Services JobsABILITY and BuyAbility initiatives. As above HRMS Ongoing 3.11 Progress 19 Government Actions that will deliver new affordable supply (broad prevention actions), better access into affordable homes (targeted early intervention actions) and rapid assistance out of homelessness (responsive actions). Continue to progress the Tasmanian Affordable Housing Action Plan and the next Affordable Housing Action Plan 2019 - HDCS June 2019 – June 2023 3.12 Develop and progress Government Actions Tasmanian Affordable Housing Action Plan 2019-23 HDCS Ongoing