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National Disability Strategy
Key elements
The National Disability Strategy (NDS) is a commitment by the Australian Government to work cooperatively with state and territory governments and disability and carer stakeholders in addressing the complex needs of people with disability and their carers.The NDS will provide an overarching policy statement and action framework, setting out the national view, directions and priorities for the development of legislation and policy. This will include action plans for service delivery, policy development, quality assurance and a research agenda that is informed by state, territory and international experience.
The NDS will include the development of the Harmonisation of Accessible Parking Schemes initiative. This will provide an integrated national approach to support greater participation of drivers with disability and eligible carers in the community through improved access to parking options.
Background
The development of the NDS is a 2007 election commitment of the Rudd Government.The NDS will assist people with disability and their carers by working towards the objectives of:
- increased economic participation
- greater social inclusion
- improved personal well being
- improved access to parking across all jurisdictions.