http://www.disabled-world.com/ Disability Community News and Information Wed, 09 May 2012 09:11:39 EST en-us http://www.disabled-world.com/news/australia-nz/queensland/disabilities-plan.php Queensland Disability Services Minister Curtis Pitt will launch the State Government’s 10 year disabilities plan at the Queensland Disability Conference in Cairns. Tue, 27 Sep 2011 10:53:39 EST http://www.disabled-world.com/news/australia-nz/queensland/disabilities-plan.php http://www.disabled-world.com/news/australia-nz/queensland/forensic-disability.php Queensland State Parliament has passed new legislation that delivers a range of reforms for people with an intellectual disability, but not a mental illness, who are subject to a forensic order. Wed, 18 May 2011 12:01:02 EST http://www.disabled-world.com/news/australia-nz/queensland/forensic-disability.php http://www.disabled-world.com/news/australia-nz/queensland/recovery-package.php Queensland Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard and Queensland Premier Anna Bligh today announced a $39 million package to support the recovery and well-being of people in Queensland following the state’s worst-ever summer of natural disasters in recent memory. Fri, 15 Apr 2011 09:29:13 EST http://www.disabled-world.com/news/australia-nz/queensland/recovery-package.php http://www.disabled-world.com/news/australia-nz/queensland/new-vehicles.php Queensland Elderly people and people with a disability on the Gold Coast will be able to continue to lead active lives with a brand new fleet of cars, buses and people movers destined for local home and community care organisations. Thu, 14 Apr 2011 10:58:36 EST http://www.disabled-world.com/news/australia-nz/queensland/new-vehicles.php http://www.disabled-world.com/news/australia-nz/queensland/toowoomba.php Queensland Adults with a disability on the Darling Downs have better access to better services with the opening of the new Endeavour Foundation centre in Toowoomba, Minister for Disability Services, Curtis Pitt said today. Wed, 30 Mar 2011 15:11:17 EST http://www.disabled-world.com/news/australia-nz/queensland/toowoomba.php http://www.disabled-world.com/news/australia-nz/queensland/well-being.php Queensland More than $1 million has been set aside for mental health support services to help Queenslanders in disaster-affected parts of the state, Minister for Mental Health, Curtis Pitt said today. Thu, 17 Mar 2011 11:30:58 EST http://www.disabled-world.com/news/australia-nz/queensland/well-being.php http://www.disabled-world.com/news/australia-nz/queensland/qld-housing-boost.php Queensland The State Government is delivering a $600,000 boost to disability housing in Cannonvale. Tue, 15 Feb 2011 10:02:13 EST http://www.disabled-world.com/news/australia-nz/queensland/qld-housing-boost.php http://www.disabled-world.com/news/australia-nz/queensland/school-leavers.php Queensland Queensland Disability Services Minister Annastacia Palaszczuk has officially opened the Endeavour Foundation’s Post School Services building in Townsville, following a $500,000 refurbishment. Sun, 13 Feb 2011 18:16:52 EST http://www.disabled-world.com/news/australia-nz/queensland/school-leavers.php http://www.disabled-world.com/news/australia-nz/queensland/renters.php Queensland Queenslanders in need will be able to receive more help from their local Tenant Advice and Advocacy and Home Assist Secure services as part of a funding boost announced by the state government. Fri, 28 Jan 2011 11:29:01 EST http://www.disabled-world.com/news/australia-nz/queensland/renters.php http://www.disabled-world.com/news/australia-nz/queensland/pialba-playground.php Queensland Children of all abilities can now play together in a new, sea-inspired all abilities playground at Pialba in Hervey Bay, Disability Services Minister Annastacia Palszczuk said. Sat, 04 Dec 2010 13:55:22 EST http://www.disabled-world.com/news/australia-nz/queensland/pialba-playground.php http://www.disabled-world.com/news/australia-nz/queensland/disability-services-qld.php Queensland Disability Services have fallen off the LNP’s policy agenda in the latest Opposition re-shuffle. Thu, 02 Dec 2010 11:43:11 EST http://www.disabled-world.com/news/australia-nz/queensland/disability-services-qld.php http://www.disabled-world.com/news/australia-nz/queensland/sci-money.php Queensland The State Government will invest $4.2 million in 2010-11 supporting Queenslanders with spinal cord injuries, Disability Services Minister Annastacia Palaszczuk announced to mark Spinal Injuries Awareness Week (7-13 November). Mon, 15 Nov 2010 11:25:18 EST http://www.disabled-world.com/news/australia-nz/queensland/sci-money.php http://www.disabled-world.com/news/australia-nz/queensland/qld-home-modifications.php Queensland Home modifications make life easier for Queenslanders following $51 million to help frail aged and people with a disability. Sun, 31 Oct 2010 16:49:36 EST http://www.disabled-world.com/news/australia-nz/queensland/qld-home-modifications.php http://www.disabled-world.com/news/australia-nz/queensland/qld-parking-permits.php Queensland Queensland ensures a 'fair go' for disability parking permit holders under a new national scheme. Mon, 27 Sep 2010 08:48:15 EST http://www.disabled-world.com/news/australia-nz/queensland/qld-parking-permits.php http://www.disabled-world.com/news/australia-nz/queensland/longreach-disabilities.php Queensland Disability Services Minister Annastacia Palaszczuk is urging the Longreach community to have its say on the draft 10 Year Plan for Supporting Queenslanders with a Disability at a Shared Visions regional forum at Longreach Civic and Cultural Centre. Fri, 24 Sep 2010 08:31:49 EST http://www.disabled-world.com/news/australia-nz/queensland/longreach-disabilities.php http://www.disabled-world.com/news/australia-nz/queensland/champions-honoured-qld.php Queensland Queenslanders who are helping to build a fairer and more inclusive community for people with a disability were honoured at a prestigious awards ceremony in Brisbane today. Tue, 07 Sep 2010 13:43:54 EST http://www.disabled-world.com/news/australia-nz/queensland/champions-honoured-qld.php http://www.disabled-world.com/news/australia-nz/queensland/mossman-playground.php Queensland Disability Services Minister Annastacia Palaszczuk today released final design plans for Mossman's new All Abilities Playground. Mon, 30 Aug 2010 11:57:51 EST http://www.disabled-world.com/news/australia-nz/queensland/mossman-playground.php http://www.disabled-world.com/news/australia-nz/queensland/cairns-disability-conference.php Queensland Cairns will host one of the biggest events on Queensland's disability calendar when the Shared Visions Disability Conference hits town next year. Fri, 27 Aug 2010 12:42:44 EST http://www.disabled-world.com/news/australia-nz/queensland/cairns-disability-conference.php http://www.disabled-world.com/news/australia-nz/queensland/queenslander-disability.php Queensland Queensland people with a disability and needing someone to "drop in' during the day to provide assistance, will benefit from a new $2.5 million Bligh government project. Wed, 18 Aug 2010 07:31:13 EST http://www.disabled-world.com/news/australia-nz/queensland/queenslander-disability.php http://www.disabled-world.com/news/australia-nz/queensland/mackay-disability.php Queensland Residents of the Mackay community will be putting forward ideas and opinions on the government’s draft 10 Year Plan for Supporting Queenslanders with a Disability this morning. Mon, 16 Aug 2010 06:27:07 EST http://www.disabled-world.com/news/australia-nz/queensland/mackay-disability.php