This page forms part of OCPSE's Disability Access and Inclusion Plan 2026 - 2030.

The State Disability Inclusion Plan 2025–2029 outlines five key domains that guide inclusive policy and service delivery.

While recognising the importance of all five domains, our actions are grouped under the following State Plan domains and priority areas as they are most closely aligned with our office’s functions, responsibilities and areas of work.

Domain 1: Inclusive environments and communities

Outcome

A South Australia where all people with disability can participate as equal citizens and feel connected to their communities

Objective

To influence community attitudes to remove discrimination and build a South Australian community that values difference and respects the contributions people with disability make to our communities. This includes ensuring the community itself is fully accessible.

Priority areas for Domain 1

  1. Active participation
  2. Inclusive communities and attitudes
  3. Universal design
  4. Accessible facilities
  5. Communications and information
  6. Transportation
  7. Collaboration, consultation and innovation
  8. Housing

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Priority Area 1: Active participation

Outcome: People with disability are active participants in accessible and inclusive communities.

No.

Action

State Plan Measure

Measure

Timeframe

Responsibility and data source

1.1.1

Ensure all OCPSE-led events for 50 or more people implement best practice event management principles.

1.1.2

The number of inclusive and accessible events, both internal and external, with 50 or more people that follow best practice event management principles. For example, the Accessible and Inclusive Community Events Toolkit.

Ongoing

Team leading the event

Data source:

Event evaluation surveys (including pre and post event evaluation surveys where possible)

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Priority Area 2: Inclusive communities and attitudes

Outcome: People with disability are respected and included in their communities, where inclusive attitudes and behaviours and widely demonstrated.

No.

Action

State Plan Measure

Measure

Timeframe

Responsibility and data source

1.2.1

Promote and support OCPSE employees to participate in disability awareness training by ensuring access to relevant programs and actively encouraging attendance.

1.2.1

The number of initiatives undertaken to promote disability inclusion and improve community attitudes towards people with disability in the community, including:

The number of employees   and volunteers participating in disability awareness training, including Universal design.

Evidence of improved knowledge and capability following training, measured through participant feedback.

Ongoing

OCPSE People Managers

Data source:

Operational records

Training evaluation surveys

1.2.2

Promote disability inclusion through external channels, including LinkedIn and the South Australian Public Sector Disability, Diversity and Inclusion Community of Practice, by regularly sharing inclusive content, initiatives, and information.

 

The number of initiatives undertaken to promote disability inclusion and improve community attitudes towards people with disability in the community, including:

  • The number of workplace initiatives promoting disability inclusion.
  • The number of engagements with disability inclusion content (e.g. LinkedIn, Community of Practice).

Ongoing

Diversity and Inclusion team

Strategic Communications team

Data source:

Operational records

1.2.3

Ensure relevant actions are aligned to and in support of Closing the Gap targets.

1.2.3

The number of actions embedded in our DAIP working towards Closing the Gap targets.

Ongoing

Diversity, Inclusion and Aboriginal Workforce Governance Group

Data source:

Operational records

1.2.4

Promote and celebrate disability diversity with OCPSE employees through events and initiatives, including commemorating key dates such as the International Day of People with Disabilities.

 

Number of activities held to promote and celebrate disability diversity.

Ongoing

Wellbeing and Engagement Committee

Data source:

Operational records

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Priority Area 3: Universal design

Outcome: Everyone in South Australia can access and enjoy inclusive and accessible natural and built environments.

No.ActionState Plan MeasureMeasureTimeframeResponsibility and data source

1.3.1

Seek OCPSE employee feedback on office building accessibility and implement improvements where feasible.

1.3.2

Number of workplace accessibility requests received from employees in OCPSE workspaces.

Number of workplace accessibility improvements implemented in response to OCPSE employee requests.

Number of new developments that incorporate universal design principles.

Ongoing

Diversity and Inclusion team

Corporate Services

Data source:

Operational records

1.3.2

Establish simple and accessible ways for employees to raise feedback about building accessibility.

 

Feedback mechanisms are implemented and employees are informed about how to provide feedback on building accessibility through multiple accessible channels.

2027

Diversity and Inclusion team

Corporate services

Data source:

Operational records

1.3.3

Increase awareness of universal and inclusive design approaches, promoting that accessibility improvements for people with disability often improve access and usability for everyone.

 

Employee awareness of universal and inclusive design approaches is increased through guidance, communication or learning opportunities.

Ongoing

Diversity and Inclusion team

Data source:

Operational records

OCPSE Teams Channel

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Priority Area 5: Communications and information

Outcome: People with disability can find the information they need in the format(s) they need it in.

No.ActionState Plan MeasureMeasureTimeframeResponsibility and data source

1.5.1

Improve accessibility across OCPSE communications by:

Enhancing the accessibility of content presented on the OCPSE website and intranet

Progressively improving the accessibility of new and existing OCPSE documents, prioritising high-use and high-impact materials Providing tools, guidance and resources to support employees to develop accessible documents

1.5.1

The number of resources or materials that have been developed in accessible formats. For example, websites that meet Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.2 level AA accessibility standard or above, Auslan translations, Plain English and Easy Read documents.

The number of new OCPSE resources that have been developed in accessible formats (e.g. webpages, policies, guidelines).

Ongoing

OCPSE People Managers with support from the Strategic Communications team

Data source:

Operational records

1.5.2

Support timely access to appropriate OCPSE communication supports (including Auslan, assistive listening devices, and alternative communication methods) when required.

1.5.2

The number of Auslan, assistive listening devices, and augmentative and alternative communication services provided to meet support needs, including at emergency presentations. For example, during hospital emergencies, crisis services, bushfires, or floods, where timely communication support is essential.

Ongoing

Strategic Communications team

Data source:

Operational records

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Priority Area 7: Collaboration, consultation and innovation

Outcome: People with disability are actively involved in government decisions that affect their lives.

No.ActionState Plan MeasureMeasureTimeframeResponsibility and data source

1.7.1

Ensure that OCPSE-developed policies and programs with sector-wide impact incorporate consultation processes that meaningfully include perspectives from employees with disability and Aboriginal employees.

1.7.1

The number of public sector wide consultations that included and sought input from people with disability, including engagement with Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisations (ACCOs).

Ongoing

Team leading the development of the policy or program

Data source:

Operational records

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