Word list

This list explains what the bold words in this document mean.

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Accessible

When transport is accessible, it is easy to:

  • find and use
  • move around.
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Advisory committee

An advisory committee is a group of people who give us advice about the community.
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Autism

Autism affects how you:

  • think
  • feel
  • communicate
  • understand people.
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Autism diagnosis

An autism diagnosis is when a doctor:

  • checks your health
  • says if they think you have autism.
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Culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD)

CALD people:

  • come from different cultures and backgrounds
  • speak languages other than English.
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Culture

Your culture is:

  • your way of life
  • how you think or act now because of how you grew up
  • your beliefs
  • what is important to you.
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Employer

An employer is a person who hires other people to work for them.
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Inclusive

When something is inclusive, everyone:

  • can take part
  • feels like they belong.
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Justice system

The justice system includes:

  • prisons
  • the courts
  • police
  • the law.
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Providers

Providers are organisations that support people by delivering a service.
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Strategy

A strategy is a government plan for how to do things in the future.