This article reports on the accessibility of online public health campaigns such as Australian cancer screening programs for people with intellectual disability. A range of accessibility issues were found, demonstrating that government public health initiatives need to make improvements to ensure they meet the communication and information rights of people with intellectual disability and reduce...

The report identifies a range of critical issues and gaps in the inclusion of people with disability in emergency and disaster management planning and response across federal, state and local levels of government. It makes 20 recommendations designed to ensure that emergency management systems are accessible, inclusive and responsive.

Based on complaints to the Ombudsman on people not getting the help they need when interacting with government agencies, this paper outlines what has been experienced and what can be improved. It provides five case studies and identifies three key lessons to improve service delivery to all members of the community.

This guide provides a direct comparison of Easy English and Easy Read, two different accessible text formats both used widely in Australia. There are significant accessibility differences between these two formats. However, there is considerable confusion about them, with many agencies believing the two terms are used interchangeably to describe the same thing.

Nearly 80 per cent of Australians live in our largest 20 cities. The policy focuses on the Government’s highest priorities for Australian cities, from equitable access to jobs, homes and services, to climate resilience and lowering emissions. The policy includes a shared national vision, urban goals, a series of implementation principles and actions for the...