Queensland COVID-19 disability recovery

Actions designed specifically in support of the COVID-19 recovery phase

COVID-19 All Abilities Plan 2020–21—high quality engagement and communication with people with disability.

Overall measure

  • The needs of people with disability are considered when developing COVID-19 communications and engagement activities.
Action Accountable area

Action 15.1
Provide more inclusive events and training by providing an online participation option where possible.

Corporate and Government Services, Strategy and Engagement, PSC

Action 15.2
Ensure communication, resources and feedback mechanisms during departmental change management processes are accessible to people with disability.

All DPC divisions, Office of the Queensland Parliamentary Counsel, PSC

Action 15.3
Improve the employment experience of people with disability in the Queensland public sector, through a human-centred research project to explore the work experiences, job satisfaction and career growth of public servants with disability.

PSC

COVID-19 All Abilities Plan 2020–21—identify and action COVID-19 issues affecting people with disability.

Overall measure

  • Learnings from COVID-19 are captured and used to improve business practices and drive outcomes for people with disability.
Action Accountable area

Action 16.1
Amend Business Continuity Planning instructions to include consideration of staff with disability.

All DPC divisions, Office of the Queensland Parliamentary Counsel, PSC

Action 16.2
Normalise uptake of flexible work arrangements to reduce the impact of work on employee health.

All DPC divisions, Office of the Queensland Parliamentary Counsel, PSC

Last updated: 16 September, 2021

Last reviewed: 16 September, 2021