by QAI | May 20, 2026 | Media Release, News
For immediate release (Wednesday 20 May, 2026) The Disability Royal Commission (DRC) heard about experiences of violence, abuse, neglect and exploitation. After nearly five years of listening, research and deep consideration 222 recommendations were made...
by QAI | Jan 27, 2026 | Media Release, News
QAI joined with 9 other other disability organisations, including People with Disability Australia (PWDA), to released a joint statement responding to the passage of the Combatting Antisemitism, Hate and Extremism (Criminal and Migration Laws) Bill 2026 (Cth). While...
by QAI | Oct 20, 2025 | Media Release, News
Every child has a right to learn and belong in their classroom, but state data reveals that right is denied to disabled students The data reveals a systemic failure – Queensland schools are suspending students with disability at alarming rates and it’s getting...
by QAI | Mar 25, 2025 | Media Release, News
Media Release For immediate release 25/03/2025 This morning a group of disability advocacy organisations called on Queensland’s LNP Government to scrap their plan to delay implementation of long-awaited reforms to our Anti-Discrimination Act. This comes after...
by QAI | Aug 22, 2024 | Campaigns, Media Release, News, Paper, QAI in the Media, Report
Position statement Queensland’s Forensic Disability Service (FDS) is meant to provide skills training and other programs to people under forensic orders so that they can live back in the community. However, some residents are held indefinitely and are kept in cruel...
by QAI | Jul 31, 2024 | Media Release, News, QAI in the Media
On Wednesday 31st July 2024, ten months after the publication of the Disability Royal Commission’s final report, the Federal and State Governments issued their response to the Disability Royal Commission’s 222 recommendations. QAI’s CEO, Matilda...
