by QAI | Oct 16, 2023 | Paper, QAI in the Media, Report
Queensland’s treatment of people with disability under forensic orders is inhumane and does not comply with the law or international human rights standards. Queensland’s Forensic Disability Service (FDS) is meant to provide skills training and other programs to people...
by Sophie Wiggans | Jan 28, 2022 | QAI in the Media
QAI stands with our allies in calling for urgent action to prioritise access for Queenslanders with disability to vital health and safety measures during this critical time of the Covid-19 pandemic. Together with Queenslanders with Disability Network (QDN), Health...
by Shannon Bell | Oct 25, 2021 | QAI in the Media
Our CEO, Matilda Alexander, spoke to the ABC, echoing calls to actively deliver COVID-19 vaccines to people with disability before borders open. She said opening up at an 80 per cent vaccination rate without ensuring the most vulnerable, had a “real opportunity...
by Shannon Bell | Sep 20, 2021 | QAI in the Media
Queensland Advocacy’s CEO, Matilda Alexander, spoke to the ABC on employment & how Australian Disability Enterprises (ADE) are failing people with disability & undermining the realisation of equality. You can read the article here....
by Shannon Bell | May 27, 2021 | QAI in the Media
Our CEO, Matilda Alexander, recently spoke to Channel Ten about the issues people face when seeking approval for Specialist Disability Accommodation under the NDIS. Jump to minute 32 of the video to watch item on disability accommodation. WATCH NEWS ITEM HERE...
by Shannon Bell | Mar 25, 2021 | QAI in the Media
Queensland Advocacy’s Emma Phillips recently spoke with 4ZZZ about the DRC hearing on employment and why equal employment for people with disability is so important. You can listen to the interview here....
