New logo – same QAI

New logo – same QAI

We are thrilled to finally unveil our new brand identity! The branding was launched last night at our AGM, after an extensive process to develop a new logo for our 36-year-old organisation – a transformation that embodies our commitment to systemic reform and...
Disability Royal Commission’s call to end special schools

Disability Royal Commission’s call to end special schools

Our CEO, Matilda Alexander, spoke to the ABC on Friday 6th October about the Disability Royal Commission’s recommendation to phase out special schools. Matilda explains what this would look like: “We’re not talking about kids who are currently happy and stable...
Queensland’s Residential Care Review

Queensland’s Residential Care Review

QAI made a submission to the review of Queensland’s Residential Care system. We made the following recommendations: De-institutionalise young people and update Departmental policies and procedures to align with the United Nations Convention on the Rights of...
Accreditation for assistance animals

Accreditation for assistance animals

QAI was recently featured on A Current Affair for a story about a person with an assistance animal who was having trouble with accreditation. You can watch the episode ‘Disability pensioner and assistance dog’s life-saving relationship at risk’ here....