Everyone benefits from disability equity. Poverty, isolation and disadvantage are reduced. The potential for economic growth is stronger. Cohesive societies are more peaceful, resilient and stable. For sustainable development to be achieved, the global community must deliver on our commitment to leave no one behind, including people with disability.

This strategy supports the rights of people with disability and outlines how Australia will meet the demands of a changing world, integrating disability equity across our international engagement on foreign policy, international development, trade policy, humanitarian assistance and climate action.

It was shaped by people with disability and marks a shift in focus from inclusion to equity and rights, championing outcomes that remove barriers for people with disability so that they can fully and equitably participate in and contribute to society.

The Strategy delivers on a commitment under Australia’s International Development Policy to prioritise disability equity and rights.