Queensland Government
Department of Communities, Child Safety and Disability Services

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, their families and carers.

2005 Shared Visions Conference

The initiative began with the 2005 Shared Visions Conference to explore the future of disability services in Queensland. The sector responded enthusiastically to this opportunity to share best practice, form networks and be part of a process for identifying strategies to create a positive future.

Shared Visions 2005 conference outcomes report (DOC, 192 KB)

2006 Shared Visions: Next Steps

In 2006, a second conference further explored the themes raised by delegates at the 2005 event. Themes included:

  1. supporting inclusive communities
  2. sustainable informal networks
  3. enhancing service provision through technology and collaboration
  4. emerging issues.

Shared Visions Next Steps 2006 Report (PDF, 675 KB) Shared Visions Next Steps 2006 Report (RTF, 346 KB)

2007 Shared Visions regional forums

In 2007, eleven Shared Visions regional forums were held across Queensland between July and October. This allowed regional Queenslanders to showcase local initiatives and journey towards a better future for people with a disability.

Shared Visions Regional Forums 2007 Report (PDF, 1.3 MB) Shared Visions Regional Forums 2007 Report (RTF, 208 KB)

The outcomes of the regional forums helped to shape the statewide conference held in 2009.

2009 Shared Visions Conference

The 2009 Shared Visions disability conference was held on 2 and 3 April at the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre.

The program reflected the important changes taking place at the international, national and state level. Workshops and small group presentations showcased innovative solutions and positive outcomes from throughout Queensland.

Shared Visions Disability Conference 2009 Report (PDF, 651 KB) Shared Visions Disability Conference 2009 Report (RTF, 204 KB)

Highlights from the conference are also available in the:

  1. Shared Visions disability conference newsletter – day 1 (PDF, 364 KB) Shared Visions disability conference newsletter – day 1 (RTF, 39 KB)
  2. Shared Visions disability conference newsletter – day 2 (PDF, 176 KB) Shared Visions disability conference newsletter – day 2 (RTF, 42 KB)

    3. By bringing together people with a disability, people with a mental illness, their families and carers, service providers, government and corporate partners, Shared Visions is helping to build a strong and dynamic disability community in Queensland.