As an organisation that values all people equally, Interplast will ensure information disseminated to its key stakeholders is respectful of, and builds understanding of disability. Interplast recognises and values diversity and is committed to an environment that is safe, with equal opportunities for all staff and volunteers, including people with disabilities. Confidentiality of individuals and disclosure of status follows the guidelines outlined in Interplast’s Privacy Policy.
Interplast works to improve the lives of people with disabilities as a result of congenital or acquired medical conditions in developing countries by providing access to surgical, other medical and allied health services, and supporting and building capacity within local health services. Interplast acknowledges the close link between gender and disability and the significant impact of poverty on disability inclusion.
Interplast is committed to:
As a signatory to the ACFID Code of Conduct, Interplast is committed to meeting the following standards within that Code:
Interplast is also committed to the following Australian and international laws and conventions:
The International Disability Alliance has a number of useful resources which can be found here.
CBM has a number of useful resources, in particular the ‘Inclusion Made Easy’ tools, which can be found here.
The Australian Government Department of Foreign Affairs & Trade (DFAT) has compiled a list of websites related to the rights of children which may be useful.
The UN’s International Labor Organisation (ILO) has a number of useful articles and links here.
The following organisations (to which Interplast is not affiliated) work across many of Interplast’s partner countries, with a focus on disability inclusion. They may be able to assist in developing policies, processes and other resources which are specific to local needs: