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Review of the impact of Covid-19 on school students with disability
The issue of increasing disruption in Australian school classrooms
Current and proposed sexual consent laws in Australia
Strengthening Community Safety Bill 2023
A new Act to replace the Disability Services Act 1986 (Cth)
Monitoring of Places of Detention (OPCAT) Bill 2022
Past listings
Open letter calling for urgent action on Covid-19
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...
QAI is calling for Expressions of Interest to attend the United Nations!
Are you a young person with disability with a message for the United Nations? QAI is seeking Expressions of Interest from emerging young leaders with disability interested in attending the 15th Conference of States Parties (CoSP) to the Convention on the Rights of...
Religious Discrimination Bill 2021
QAI made a submission on the proposed Religious Discrimination Bill 2021 to the Parliamentary Joint Committee on Human Rights and the Senate Standing Committees on Legal and Constitutional Affairs. QAI is deeply concerned about the Religious Discrimination Bill 2021...
Institutional Economic Neglect
In July 2021, QAI provided a submission on the Purpose, Intent and Adequacy of the Disability Support Pension to the Senate Community Affairs Reference Committee inquiry. In December 2021, QAI provided this submission to the Disability Royal Commission as evidence of...
Is it just my child? The use of School Disciplinary Absences in Queensland State Schools
Over the years, QAI has developed significant concern regarding the extent to which some students, particularly students with disability, receive School Disciplinary Absences (SDAs). SDAs include suspension, exclusion and the cancellation of enrolment following...
The Queensland Narrating Service – who were they and why did they close?
In July 2021, QAI was saddened to observe the closure of the Queensland Narrating Service (QNS). The QNS was a not-for-profit organisation based in Brisbane, Australia. It was established in 1967 to create audio books for people with print disabilities. It operated...
QAI concerned regarding proposed Religious Discrimination Bill 2021
As we celebrate Human Rights Week 2021, QAI is deeply concerned about the Religious Discrimination Bill 2021 currently before Parliament and its potential consequences for people with disability and other minority groups. The Bill’s purpose is to prohibit...
QAI supports new National Disability Strategy
New Australian Disability Strategy Welcomed By Leading Disability Representative Organisations Alongside Australia’s peak disability representative organisations, QAI supports the new Australian Disability Strategy 2021–2031 which was released today by the Australian...
Public Trustee – Advisory and Monitoring Board
QAI made a submission to the Community Support and Services Committee regarding the Public Trustee (Advisory and Monitoring Board) Amendment Bill 2021. QAI supports the establishment of the Board and its intended functions to monitor and review the performance of the...
Inspector of Detention Services Bill 2021
QAI made a submission to the Legal Affairs and Safety Committee on the Inspector of Detention Services Bill 2021. People with disability are over-represented in all sites of detention and are at greater risk of experiencing torture and ill-treatment in these settings....
Systems Advocate
About us Queensland Advocacy Incorporated (QAI) is an independent advocacy organisation whose mission is to advocate for the protection and advancement of the needs, rights and lives of people with disability in Queensland. We do this by engaging in systemic advocacy...
Human Rights Solicitor
About us Queensland Advocacy Incorporated (QAI) is an independent advocacy organisation whose mission is to advocate for the protection and advancement of the needs, rights and lives of people with disability in Queensland. We do this by engaging in systemic advocacy...
Reviewing the Anti-Discrimination Act
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...
Information and Referral Officer
About us Queensland Advocacy Incorporated (QAI) is an independent advocacy organisation whose mission is to advocate for the protection and advancement of the needs, rights and lives of people with disability in Queensland. We do this by engaging in systemic advocacy...
Human Rights Advocate (Education & Youth)
About us Queensland Advocacy Incorporated (QAI) is an independent advocacy organisation whose mission is to advocate for the protection and advancement of the needs, rights and lives of people with disability in Queensland. We do this by engaging in systemic advocacy...
Youth Advocate
About us Queensland Advocacy Incorporated (QAI) is an independent advocacy organisation whose mission is to advocate for the protection and advancement of the needs, rights and lives of people with disability in Queensland. We do this by engaging in systemic advocacy...
Volunteer Info Session for 2022 intake
Date - Wednesday 1/12/2021Time - 5:30pm - 6:30pmLocation - QAI Office, Level 2 South Central. 43 Peel St, South Brisbane Q 4101 OR remotely via Teams Event Details We are getting ready for our 2022 Volunteer Advocacy Program intake and this session will be an...
Graduate Lawyer or Paralegal
About us Queensland Advocacy Incorporated (QAI) is an independent, community-based advocacy organisation for people with disability. QAI’s mission is to advocate for the protection and advancement of the needs, rights and lives of people with disability in Queensland....
NDIS Amendment (Participant Service Guarantee and Other Measures) Bill 2021
QAI made a submission to the Senate Community Affairs Legislation Committee regarding the proposed reforms contained in the National Disability Insurance Scheme Amendment (Participant Service Guarantee and Other Measures) Bill 2021. Overall, QAI considers that many of...
Network Coordinator
About us Queensland Advocacy Incorporated (QAI) is an independent, community-based advocacy organisation for people with disability. QAI's mission is to advocate for the protection and advancement of the needs, rights and lives of people with disability in Queensland....
Position Statement – Inclusion
QAI's Position Statement on Inclusion. You can view the statement at the links below: PDF POSITION STATEMENT WORD POSITION STATEMENT
CEO Matilda Alexander speaks to ABC on COVID vaccines
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 to get...
QAI President Byron Albury on importance of COVID vaccines
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...
Criminal Justice System – DRC issues paper
QAI made a submission to the Disability Royal Commission in response to the 'Criminal Justice System' issues paper. QAI welcomes the Royal Commission's focus on the experiences of people with disability in the criminal justice system. Despite increasing commitment by...
NDIS legislative changes and the Participant Service Guarantee
QAI made a submission to the Department of Social Services regarding the proposed changes to the National Disability Insurance Scheme Act 2013 and the introduction of the Participant Service Guarantee. QAI supports the underlying intention behind many of the proposed...
Position Statement – Barriers to Inclusion
Disability Action Week Every September, Disability Action Week provides an opportunity to celebrate the significant contributions of people with disability in our community. It is also a chance to stop and reflect on how inclusive our community is. An inclusive...
Our CEO spoke with the ABC on Australian Disability Enterprises
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.
Supporting you to make your own decisions
QAI and Leadership Plus have collaborated to provide a response to the NDIA's Support for Decision-Making policy. The increased focus on the decision-making rights of people with disability engaging with the NDIS is extremely welcome. However, whilst the proposed...
Public Trustee – Fees and Charges review
In August 2021, The Public Trustee of Queensland commenced a review of its Fees and Charges. QAI assists many people with disability whose financial affairs are managed by the Public Trustee. Whilst the Public Trustee states that its vision is to protect the dignity...
Vilification and people with disability
Some people with disability experience vilification and harassment on the basis of their disability. This includes physical and verbal abuse and can be perpetrated by strangers, groups or people known to them. Whilst disability is a leading cause of discrimination, it...