by QAI | Nov 24, 2021 | News, Publication
Queensland’s Anti-Discrimination Act 1991 (Qld) is under review to ensure it is keeping up to date with the changing needs of society. Our CEO, Matilda Alexander, and Deputy CEO & Principal Solicitor, Emma Phillips, joined an alliance of Queensland lawyers and...
by QAI | Oct 21, 2021 | News
Our President Byron Albury with a message for First Nations people with disabilities, and their families, on the importance of getting the COVID-19 vaccine before Qld borders open on 1 November 2021. If you would like a transcript of his message please contact our...
by QAI | Aug 16, 2021 | Media Release, News
Queensland Advocacy Inc. is part of a coalition of more than 60 disability organisations which is calling on all Australian governments to take immediate action to protect people with disability from the Delta variant of COVID-19. The coalition, lead by People With...
by QAI | May 10, 2021 | Media Release, News, Volunteer opportunities
Are you a young Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander person with disability with a message for the United Nations? QAI is seeking Expressions of Interest from emerging young Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander leaders with disability who are interested in virtually...
by QAI | Mar 26, 2021 | News, Submission
QAI is concerned by the increase in guardianship and administration applications that has correlated with the rollout of the NDIS in Queensland. These applications are often submitted by NDIS service providers in relation to the people they support. Applications are...
by Shannon Bell | Feb 15, 2021 | News, Submission
QAI is seriously concerned about the proposed introduction of mandatory Independent Assessments into the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS). Under proposed changes, people with disability will be forced to undergo a generic, one-off assessment with a...
