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 | Apr 4, 2023 | News
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...
by QAI | Feb 9, 2023 | News, Past Events
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...
by QAI | Jan 16, 2023 | News, Publication
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...
by QAI | Jan 6, 2023 | Media Release, News, Paper
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...