Disability Discrimination Act review – Focus Group for Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) communities

Event description 

Join us for a focus group for the review of the Disability Discrimination Act (the Act). 

This focus group is for people with disability from culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) backgrounds. We want to hear your views and experiences. 

The session will be co-facilitated by a CALD person with disability, to ensure culturally responsive and culturally safe engagement.

The session will run for about 90 minutes. What you share will help the Australian Government improve the Act.  

A representative from the Attorney-General's Department may join the session to listen.

This is one of 8 focus groups being held with different communities, so that many voices are included. 

What the focus group is about 

The Australian Government is reviewing the Disability Discrimination Act. 

We want to know how the Act can: 

• better stop discrimination against people with disability 

• support inclusion and equal rights 

• reflect the experiences of people from CALD backgrounds. 

This review is happening because of recommendations from the Royal Commission into Violence, Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation of People with Disability. 

What we want to hear from you 

In the focus group, we would like to hear your ideas about: 

• how disability and disability discrimination should be defined in the Act 

• what changes could help stop discrimination before it happens 

• how the Act can help people with disability take part in public life (for example, at work or school) and what adjustments may be needed 

• how the Act could protect people from unfair treatment or offensive behaviour 

• other issues, such as complaints involving more than one type of discrimination (for example, disability and race), assistance animals, disability standards, access to services, or action plans 

• any other ideas or experiences you want to share. 

Accessibility 

You will be asked if you need any accessibility support when you register. 

If you need language translation or interpretation for the session, please let us know when registering. 

Please note: Auslan must be requested at least 5 days before the event, to allow time for booking.

If there is any way we can support your attendance at this event, you can email us engage@thesocialdeck.com or phone 0458 228 142 (business hours, AEST). 

Support to register or attend  

The Social Deck is coordinating the events on behalf of the Attorney-General’s Department. 

 If you need help to register, please contact The Social Deck by email engage@thesocialdeck.com or phone 0458 228 142 (business hours, AEST). 

For more information about the consultations, please go to the Attorney General's Department website. 

Privacy  

Your personal information is protected by law, including under the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) (Privacy Act). 

During the registration process, The Social Deck and/or the Attorney-General’s Department may collect your name, contact information, the name of your organisation (if applicable), and optional details such as your phone number, demographic information (e.g. age group, gender, location, cultural background, disability status), and accessibility requirements. If you join online via Zoom, Zoom will collect the name and email you enter when joining. You may choose to use a nickname and a non-identifying email address. 

We use this information to send event updates, ensure the session is inclusive and accessible and understand who we are hearing from. Non-identifying information you provide may be included in a report to the Australian Government. Zoom sessions are not recorded unless clearly stated in advance and with your permission. 

All information is stored securely in Australia. You can choose what information to provide, and you may request to access or delete your personal information at any time. 

The Social Deck’s privacy policy is available on our website.  

The Attorney-General’s Department’s Collection Notice is available here.