Policy submission: Draft Greater Adelaide Regional Plan

JFA Purple Orange welcomes the draft Greater Adelaide Regional Plan (GARP) and broadly endorses its vision and outcomes. However, we strongly believe there are some critical gaps that should be addressed in the final version. People with disability are largely excluded despite making up a significant portion of the population. This must be rectified. There is an inadequate focus on addressing the severe shortage of accessible housing in the Greater Adelaide region. Similarly, a stronger commitment to inclusion and a recognition that how we plan, design, build, and manage our communities is inextricably linked to the outcomes achieved within will strengthen the GARP. Australia must end outdated practices that discriminate, segregate, and exclude people with disability from our communities and all facets of government need to show leadership toward achieving this outcome. Disability access and inclusion is everyone’s responsibility – and it is a responsibility that should be clearly reflected in the final version of the GARP.