Priority 2.1 Communications and marketing content developed by VPSC is accessible and inclusive
Action 2.1.1
Develop a formal policy and process which sets out our commitment to ensure accessibility requirements are met for communication and marketing content within VPSC
Responsibility
Communications and Engagement
Success measure
Policy and processes developed and easily accessible for all employees and stakeholders.
Timeframe
November 2019
Action 2.1.2
Understand accessibility of internal and external VPSC digital resources against Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) Standards 2.1 Level AA, and where possible, Level AAA
Responsibility
Workforce and Engagement
Success measure
Audit of high traffic digital resources undertaken.
A phased implementation plan with ongoing governance is created to ensure digital resources are accessible.
Monitoring and review mechanism established to ensure ongoing accessibility.
Remedial actions on high priority historic items completed.
Timeframe
January 2020 – December 2021
Action 2.1.3
Regularly feature people with disability in our internal and external marketing and communications materials to communicate that the public sector reflects (or should reflect) the Victorian community it serves
Responsibility
Communications and Engagement
Success measure
Number of news stories shared with VPSC stakeholders.
Timeframe
January 2020 – December 2021
Priority 2.2 Employees are equipped with the knowledge to create accessible content and deliver accessible services
Action 2.2.1
Training and resources are developed in relation to development of accessible materials, including visual and audio materials
Responsibility
Communications and Engagement
Success measure
Training offered to employees and integrated into role learning.
Training schedule created.
Timeframe
March 2019
Action 2.2.2
VPSC employees have undergone National Relay Service training.
Responsibility
Workforce and Engagement
Timeframe
December 2019
Priority 2.3 Events hosted by VPSC are accessible and inclusive
Action 2.3.1
Adopt an accessible event checklist and implement when designing functions
Responsibility
Communications and Engagement
Success measure
Feedback from participants of events show high levels of satisfaction in relation to the accessibility of events.
Events planning checklist incorporates accessibility.
Timeframe
March 2019
Priority 2.4 Story telling is used at VPSC to promote awareness and inclusion at VPSC
Action 2.4.1
Implement a strong communications and marketing and engagement plan to: share stories of current employees; and explain benefits and what’s already great for people with disability working in the sector.
Responsibility
Communications and Engagement
Success measure
Case studies, stories and accessible documents easily accessed on VPSC managed websites including Careers Vic website.
Timeframe
June 2019