by QAI | Sep 19, 2023 | News
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....
by QAI | Sep 13, 2023 | News
Queensland Advocacy for Inclusion (QAI) has resolved to support the Uluru Statement from the Heart and a constitutionally enshrined Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Voice to Parliament. QAI’s position was decided after First Nations management committee and staff...
by QAI | Sep 1, 2023 | Submission
QAI welcomes the opportunity to contribute to the NDIS Review. The NDIS provides critical support that facilitates the rights of people with disability to be independent and to live full social and economic lives. However key challenges with the scheme remain...
by QAI | Aug 13, 2023 | Submission
QAI contributed to a joint submission by the Disability Representative Organisations (DROs) and other individuals to comment on the proposed Disability Services and Inclusion Bill 2023. Submission – PDF...
by QAI | Aug 2, 2023 | Submission
The right to education for students with disabilities has long been a focus of QAI’s systemic advocacy. Practices such as gatekeeping, the overuse of school disciplinary absences, the use of Restrictive Practices and a lack of access to reasonable adjustments, are...
