Accessibility

The Department of Communities and Justice (DCJ) is committed to making its website and digital services accessible and inclusive for all users, regardless of their ability or environment. Our commitment to accessibility is outlined in the DCJ Accessible Communications Policy.

Accessibility standards

DCJ aims to meet the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) version 2.2 at Level AA.

We follow the accessibility and inclusivity practices in line the NSW Government Design Standards.

At times, we may publish documents and publications received from third parties. These third party documents may not follow the AA level standards.

How we support accessibility

We continuously work to improve accessibility. We design our website to:

• have a built-in screen-reader, (ReadSpeaker), that reads aloud page content, navigation information and image descriptions
• support common assistive technologies, including screen readers and keyboard navigation
• use clear structure, headings and consistent navigation
• provide sufficient colour contrast and readable text
• use plain language and clear instructions
• include an automated language translation tool. Where enabled, you may choose to translate content into another language. Please note, automated translations are provided as a guide only and may not be accurate. View our website disclaimer for more information
• ensure forms, interactive elements and services are usable by a wide range of people
• test our digital products using a combination of automated tools and user testing, including people with disability.

Contact us

We welcome feedback about accessibility. Please Contact us if you experience any issues, need information in an alternative format or have suggestions on how we can improve the accessibility of this website.