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....
QAI says YES to the Voice to Parliament

QAI says YES to the Voice to Parliament

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...
QAI calls on the NDIA to follow the law when funding supports 

QAI calls on the NDIA to follow the law when funding supports 

Earlier this month, QAI appeared before the Joint Standing Committee on the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS). We gave evidence to the Committee’s inquiry into the Capability and Culture of the National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA).   QAI focused on...
QAI Conversations – February 2023

QAI Conversations – February 2023

Date – Wednesday 15 February 2023Time – 9:00am – 11:00amLocation – QAI Offices, Level 2 South Central Commercial, 43 Peel Street, South Brisbane (Meanjin) Event Details QAI is committed to ensuring its systems advocacy is grounded in the...
Natural disasters, disability and the law

Natural disasters, disability and the law

With the help of law firm Norton Rose Fulbright, we have put together this resource to help people with disability understand their legal rights during and after natural disasters. You can view the pdf booklet via the link below, or contact our office if you would...
Implementing OPCAT in Queensland

Implementing OPCAT in Queensland

The Optional Protocol to the Convention against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment (OPCAT) is a unique opportunity to strengthen oversight for all sites of detention in Queensland, particularly disability-specific and...