Queensland Government
Community involvement
Growing Stronger went Live on 14 July 2011. All client funding requirements (for existing and new clients) will now progress through the regional Intake and Assessment/Reassessment process. Please refer to the Growing Stronger information regarding this process, which can be accessed via this link http://www.communities.qld.gov.au/disability/key-projects/growing-stronger-investing-in-a-better-disability-service-system
People within the community can get involved in arranged activities to support people with a disability. Whether it be through extending the hand of friendship to a person with a disability or more active involvement, such as ensuring your workplace welcomes people with a disability, we can all play a part in making our communities more inclusive.
Queensland All Abilities Playground Project
The Queensland Government is committed to ensuring that all children, including those with a disability, have equal access to playgrounds so they can learn, grow and develop during play.
2012 Building Supportive Communities Grants
The Building Supportive Communities grants are designed to support community members and organisations to use their creativity to carry out a project that includes and welcomes people with a disability.
Communicating with people with a disability
Promoting supportive and inclusive communities where people with a disability can participate equally in community life is an important priority for the Department of Communities, Child Safety and Disability Services and the state government.
Queensland consumer satisfaction survey
In 2009, the former Disability Services Queensland commissioned an independent satisfaction survey of disability and mental health services funded by the department.
Disability Action Week
Disability Action Week overview and information including hosting an event, award winners and highlights from 2011.
Disability advisory councils
The Queensland and regional disability advisory councils are a key channel for advice to the Minister on a range of regional, state and national disability and related matters that affect the broader community.
See beyond the disability
See beyond the disability profiles 10 Queenslanders with a disability who share their experiences and importantly their advice on how individuals can change their behaviour and attitudes to make Queensland more inclusive.
Shared Visions
The Shared Visions initiative brings people together to share their views, network and work together for a better future for people with a disability, people with a mental illness, and their families and carers.
Share your Story
Do you have an inspiring story to share about your experience of disability?
Queensland Disability Conference 2011
Queensland disability conference 2011
Draft 10-year plan for supporting Queenslanders with a disability
10-year plan for supporting Queenslanders with a disability
Last reviewed 20 October 2010
Last modified 17 May 2012
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