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Many government initiatives, policies and programs contribute to social inclusion in
Australia. These are administered by a range of Australian Government departments
and agencies and embrace the following social inclusion aspirational principles:
. reducing disadvantage
. increasing social, civil and economic participation
. a greater voice, combined with greater responsibility.
Principles of approach are:
building partnerships with key stakeholders
developing tailored services
giving a high priority to early intervention and prevention
building joined-up services and whole-of-government solutions
using evidence and integrated data to inform policy
. using locational approaches to address disadvantage and help people
most in need
planning for sustainability
. building on individual and community strengths.
Finance’s initiatives
Diversity strategy and framework 2010–12
Introduced in 2010, the diversity strategy is designed to increase and support the
representation of Indigenous Australians, people with disability, people from
non-English-speaking backgrounds and women in leadership roles.
Underpinning the strategy is recognition that a successful, diverse and inclusive
workplace requires an environment that values and draws on the contributions of
people with different experiences, backgrounds and perspectives.
The strategy has five key objectives that will be supported by and met through
targeted actions for each of the identified groups. An action plan has been prepared
for release later in 2012.
Diversity champions
In May 2012, the secretary announced the appointment of two deputy secretaries as
diversity champions. Their role is to increase awareness and promote good practice
across the department with particular focus on Indigenous employees, employees
with disability and women in leadership roles.
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