Our commitment to access and inclusion
The department combines key areas like climate change, biodiversity, resource recovery, water, land management, planning, and emergency management. This helps create thriving environments and supports Victoria’s recovery from COVID-19.
We know the best outcomes come from valuing diversity in our workforce and communities. The department aims to provide inclusive workplaces for employees with disability and accessible services for the community.
Access and inclusion plan
Our Access and Inclusion Plan outlines measures for improved workplace accessibility. It aims to strengthen inclusive practices and increase workforce participation of people with disability.
Our plan utilises past experiences, ongoing feedback, and input from employees, including those with disabilities.
We set clear goals to drive change and improve continuously. Our commitment aligns with national and state disability frameworks, following best practices and evolving needs.
The department follows the social model of disability to create a safe, inclusive, and disability-confident workforce. Disability is complex and multidimensional.
This model focuses on removing barriers in attitudes, practices, and structures that limit participation.
By reducing these barriers, we create a more accessible and inclusive society where people with disability have equal opportunities.
Page last updated: 10/04/25