2006-2007 Annual Report - Disability Services Commission

1.3 Performance Management Framework
Foster the development of community resources and support networks.
Mainstream Services and the Business Sector
Build partnerships and work with mainstream services and the business sector so
that people with disabilities are welcomed and included.
Strategies
Work with government services and local governments to ensure inclusion in
mainstream services.
Promote accessible environments across government, community and business
sectors.
Foster community development to enhance the lives of people with disabilities
and their families.
Engage with the business sector to provide opportunities to people with
disabilities.
Services Funded and Provided by the Commission
Build partnerships which strive for high quality, flexible, sustainable and responsive
services.
Strategies
Strive for services that are culturally appropriate and responsive to individual
and regional needs.
Foster innovation and good practice at all service levels.
Build effective and sustainable service responses.
Develop greater service and resource flexibility to respond to current and
emerging needs.
Undertake workforce planning to achieve high quality and sustainable services.
Support and value staff and volunteers.
Research, Planning and Policy
Influence the strategic direction of governments and decision makers through
research, information and planning.
Strategies
Ensure policy and planning is contemporary, strategic and influential.
Collect meaningful data to guide planning and decision making.
Promote collaboration in disability research and planning.
Encourage research and evaluation in areas of importance to individuals,
families and communities.
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