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Scope Public Policy Submissions
Scope's Research team works on behalf of the organisation to address key public policy issues, particularly through discussion papers and responding to Government consultation processes.
Submissions are developed to address the complexities and challenges faced by people with a disability, their families and the service organisations that support them. Below are some published papers.
Productivity Commission Review into Disability Care & Support (2010)
Scope has taken the opportunity to provide input into the Productivity Commission’s review into Disability Care & Support, as a major provider of disability support services in Australia. Our submission raises significant issues and endeavours to provide realistic recommendations to address these issues.
Productivity Commission Review into Disability Care & Support
Visitable & Adaptable Features in Housing - Regulatory Impact (2010)
Changes to the Building Code of Australia are proposed which will require private homes to include a limited number of features to improve access for people with disabilities. Scope supports the alteration to the Building Code in Victoria and recommends that all proposed items for improving access to private homes be adopted as soon as is practical.
Visitable and Adaptable Features in Housing (PDF 253 KB)
National Disability Strategy (2008)
Scope has written a submission to the current consultation process on the National Disability Strategy.National Disability Strategy (PDF 431 KB)
National Disability Strategy (TXT 32 KB)
Because mental health matters (2008)
A focus for mental health and wellbeing in Victoria.Because mental health matters (PDF 74 KB)
National Mental Health and Disability Employment Strategy (2008)
The Commonwealth Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations undertook a national consultation on this critical issue. Scope, which provides both job placement support and direct employment for hundreds of Victorians with disabilities every year, provided strategic input into the formulation of this important strategy.National Mental Health and Disability Employment Strategy (PDF 171 KB)
Blueprint for Early Childhood Development and School Reform (2008)
The Victorian Department of Education and Early Childhood Development commenced a major consultation to support the development of a blue print to shape how Victoria's young people are supported from birth through to adulthood. Scope is one of the most important service providers to young people with disabilities, their families and schools, so it was vital that a carefully considered submission be developed.Blueprint for Early Chilhood Development and School Reform (PDF 72 KB)
Disability Supported Accommodation Program (2007)
In 2007 the Commonwealth Government commissioned a consultation process to explore how it might implement proposed funding to address the unmet need for supported accommodation for people with disabilities aged over 40 years living with an elderly carer.Disability Supported Accommodation Program (PDF 809 KB)
