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Earlier this year, both the Australian Government and Queensland Government issued their initial responses to the Disability Royal Commission’s recommendations. The responses generated disappointment throughout the disability community, including the disability advocacy sector. QIDAN has carefully analysed the Australian and Queensland Governments’ responses to the Disability Royal Commission’s final report and recommendations, and we have… Continue reading QIDAN position paper – Government responses to DRC

The creation of a Foundational Supports Framework is one of the key recommendations made in the NDIS Review Report released in October 2023. Consultations were open to the public for discussion about what these supports should look like. QIDAN attended two sessions online and one face-to-face session in Brisbane to provide input and advice from… Continue reading QIDAN submission – General Foundational Supports

As the coordinator of QIDAN, Queensland Advocacy for Inclusion (QAI) was engaged by the Department of Child Safety, Seniors and Disability Services (‘the Department’) and Queensland Treasury Corporation (‘QTC’) to consult with the advocacy sector in Queensland to inform the early development of a disability Targeted Foundational Supports Service System (TFSSS). In our consultations with… Continue reading QIDAN submission – Targeted Foundational Supports

QIDAN consulted with its advocates across Queensland, who delivered over 10,000 hours of assistance related to NDIS issues in the 2022-2023 financial year. The National Disability Insurance Scheme Amendment (Getting the NDIS Back on Track No. 1) Bill 2024 (‘The NDIS Bill No 1 2024’) caused some agitation in the disability community, given the numerous changes… Continue reading QIDAN submission – NDIS Bill No. 1 2024

QIDAN welcomes the human rights approach and anti-discrimination reforms proposed by the Royal Commission into Violence, Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation of People with Disability (the DRC Report). The first section of our submission recommends that the proposed reforms made by the DRC Report are incorporated in this draft Bill. This is a great opportunity for… Continue reading QIDAN submission – Anti-Discrimination Bill 2024

In this submission, QIDAN calls for de-institutionalization and phasing out of group homes as recommended by the Royal Commission into Violence, Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation of People with Disability (the DRC Report). To facilitate proper de-institutionalization, immediate interim reforms are imperative for Level 1, 2 and 3 residential services aiming to enhance safety, security and… Continue reading QIDAN submission – Supported Accommodation Inquiry

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

The implementation of the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) brought about significant positive change in the lives of numerous individuals with disabilities. NDIS participants moved from institutions to their own homes with home modifications, assistive technology, supports, and specialist disability accommodation (SDA). Assistance dogs were funded, community access was improved, as well as the level… Continue reading QIDAN submission – NDIS Review

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