Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people should be aware that the National Archives' website and collection contain the names, images and voices of people who have died.
Some records include terms and views that are not appropriate today. They reflect the period in which they were created and are not the views of the National Archives.
These goals are supported by a comprehensive set of objectives and actions to be implemented over the next 3 years.
The attitudes and behaviours of the general community towards people with disability have been described as the single greatest barrier to full access and inclusion. Attitudes and behaviour permeate all aspects of life. Low expectations and negative attitudes about people with disability serve as barriers to professional practice. Developing positive attitudes involves increasing awareness and changing negative perceptions over time.
Goal: Identify and address attitudinal barriers among employees, stakeholders, researchers and the public to encourage inclusive behaviours enabling people with disability to fully engage in all National Archives has to offer.
Creating liveable communities for people with disability is more than modifying the physical environment. It covers areas such as access to transport, community recreation and culture, social engagement and universal design.
Goal: National Archives will identify and improve access and inclusion within our physical and digital resources, systems and services.
Employment rates for people with disability are significantly lower than for people without disability. People with disability experience multiple barriers at all stages of the employment process, ranging from inaccessible interview venues, lack of reasonable adjustments to the work environment, rigid role descriptions and online testing that may place applicants at a disadvantage. These factors reduce their opportunities to gain and retain employment. Research indicates that organisational commitment to workforce equality and inclusion is closely linked to strong business performance.
Goal: National Archives will increase the diversity, inclusivity and accessibility of our workplace, ensuring equal opportunities for people with disability to gain and retain employment while removing barriers to their full participation.
A common barrier for people with disability is the difficulty navigating systems and processes to access the services, venues and support they need in the community. This could include accessing information, communication or lack of options to access services.
Goal: National Archives will actively identify barriers and improve the accessibility of its systems and processes, to meet the needs of people with disability.
The goals are designed to eliminate or mitigate barriers to full participation in all facets of National Archives' activities, including programs, events, access to the collection, employment and other initiatives.
In developing the plan, National Archives has adopted the NSW Disability Inclusion Action Planning framework, which emphasises 4 key outcome areas. These areas underpin a commitment to accessibility and inclusion.