We respect and honour Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Elders past, present and future. We acknowledge the stories, traditions and living cultures of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples on this land and commit to building a brighter future together.
In the lead up to the next Queensland Government budget, the Queensland Independent Disability Advocacy Network (QIDAN) has provided a written submission to Queensland Treasury about the level of funding needed for disability advocacy in our state. After analysing data from our collective advocacy work and the level of unmet need, QIDAN proposed a modest… Continue reading QIDAN submission – disability advocacy funding
New System of Federal Administrative Reviews On 19 December 2022, the Australian Government announced it will establish a new system of administrative review. As part of these changes, the Administrative Appeals Tribunal (AAT) will be abolished and replaced with a new federal administrative review body. The Australian Government will introduce legislation into Parliament in 2023… Continue reading New System of Federal Administrative Reviews
News in the sector Disability employment site launched Disability advocate and 2022 Australian of the Year Dylan Alcott AO has launched a site to connect people with disability to inclusive employers in a way that is innovative, accessible and trustworthy to people with disability. The Field is designed by people with disability for people with… Continue reading Sector Update – December 2022
We are an information and referral service that assists Queenslanders with disability, their family, friends and carers to find advocacy services to suit their needs and location. Where needed, we are happy to provide warm referrals to ensure people are able to access the services they need to improve their lives.
