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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.

We work closely with Scope's Client Services, Scope Business Enterprises and our Business Support Services to develop submissions that address the complexities and challenges faced by people with disabilities, their families and the service organisations that support them.

Below are some recently published papers.

National Disability Strategy

Scope has written a submission to the current consultation process on the National Disability Strategy.

View Scope's submission in either PDF or text format.

Because mental health matters: a new focus for mental health and wellbeing in Victoria

This submission was on behalf of The Bridging Project - A Scope/CDDHV Partnership - to the Department of Human Services' consultation on mental health and wellbeing in Victoria .

View Scope's submission

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.

View Scope's submission

Blueprint for Early Chilhood 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 considred submission be developed.

View Scope's submission

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.

Scope provided a detailed submission during the consultation process.

View Scope's submission

Stronger Community Organisations Project (2007)

This project, undertaken by the Victorian Department of Planning and Community Development, sought input on the key issues affecting the ability of community organisations to achieve their missions.

View Scope's submission