Disability
Office for DisabilityThe Office for Disability is guided by the Victorian Government’s commitment to improve the lives of people with a disability and to create accessible and inclusive communities. The Office works in collaboration with people with a disability, the community, the government, non-government and private sectors to achieve its aims.
Disability OnlineDisability Online is the Victorian Government website for people with a disability, their family and support networks. The website provides a broad range of government and community information, including fact-sheets on a variety of topics, the latest news, health information, jobs and training, and community events listings.
Visit Disability Online.
VDACThe Victorian Disability Advisory Council provides advice to the Victorian Minister for Community Services on issues concerning people with disabilities in order to assist the Victorian Government achieve its stated policy objectives as detailed in the Victorian State Disability Plan 2002-2012.
Disability Action Plans (DAPs)In 2004 the Victorian Government made a commitment to ensure that all Departments will develop and implement a Disability Action Plan (DAP) . Disability action plans are a proactive way for organisations to improve employment opportunities for people with a disability to make their services more accessible for everyone.
Web Site Updates
DPCD's websites are progressively being updated to reflect the changes following the establishment of the
department. This means you will continue to see some references to the Department for Victorian Communities
(DVC) as changes are being made.