Exploring possibilities

The Queensland Government’s priority is to reform and revitalise front-line services. This includes services for people with a disability and their families and carers. To achieve this priority the Department is committed to supporting as many people with a disability as possible using the disability budget in accord with the Disability Services Act (2006).

To maximise the number of people with a disability who can receive supports, the department is ensuring that supports and services provided are directly related to the disability needs of the person with a disability.

In building a good lifestyle for yourself it makes sense to look at how other people have done it. The Community Living initiative is based on the approach taken by the West Australian Disability Services Commission. The commission has produced the booklet Looking Forward to Community Living which provides advice and guidance on planning and developing community living options for people with a disability.