Global themes
The Australian Government has launched a new International Disability Equity and Rights Strategy.
Disability equity and rights is being integrated across Australia’s international engagement on foreign policy international development, trade policy, humanitarian assistance and climate action.
The new International Disability Equity and Rights Strategy (the Strategy) delivers on a commitment under the International Development Policy to prioritise disability equity and rights as an integral part of Australia’s international engagement.
We will support all people to fulfil their potential, including through the the Strategy. We will continue to support an active and leading role for people with disability in the international development program and in multilateral forums.
The Strategy continues Australia’s proud legacy of support for the rights of people with disability across the globe. We will continue to partner with people with disability and be guided by their priorities.
Consultations
The Strategy has been informed by an inclusive and accessible consultation process, focussed on organisations of people with disability. During consultations, we ensured people with disability meaningfully engaged and voiced their opinion on an equal basis with others. We tailored approaches to reach under-represented groups of people with disability.
External Reference Group
An External Reference Group (ERG) was established to guide the development of the new Strategy.
The ERG, comprising leaders and experts across the disability movement, provided advice through the consultation process and were consulted as the Strategy was drafted and finalised.
Call for Submissions
The public call for submissions process formally concluded on 15 December 2023.