On 18 March 2011, Senator Jan McLucas, Parliamentary Secretary for Disabilities and Carers, together with Dr Rhonda Galbally, Chair of the National People with Disabilities and Carer Council, Mr Simon McKeon, Australian of the Year and Professor Ron McCallum AO, Senior Australian of the Year launched the National Disability Strategy. The Strategy sets out a bold vision – an inclusive Australian society that enables people with disability to fulfil their potential as equal citizens.

Mr Simon McKeon, Australian of the Year; Senator Jan McLucas; Professor Ron McCallum AO, Senior Australian of the Year; together with Dr Rhonda Galbally, Chair of the National People with Disabilities and Carer Council, celebrate the official launch of the National Disability Strategy in Melbourne.