Disability Connect Queensland

• Our role in disability

  Find out about Queensland Government support and services for people with disability, their families and carers.

• Disability worker screening

  From 1 July 2006 the Disability Services Act 2006 introduces criminal history screening for all people engaged by funded non-government service providers.

• Australia's Disability Strategy 2021-2031

  Find out how we are supporting the national strategy.

• State Disability Plan 2017-2020

  Find out about Queensland's State Disability Plan.

• National Disability Insurance Scheme

  The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) is now fully operational in Queensland and is how eligible Queenslanders with disability are accessing the services they need to live an ordinary life.

• Positive Behaviour Support and Restrictive Practices

  Understanding Positive Behaviour Support.

• For disability service providers

  Information and resources for Disability funded non-government organisations.

• Queensland Disability Advisory Council

  The Queensland Disability Advisory Councils is a key channel for advice to the Minister on a range of disability and related matters that affect the broader community.

• Preventing and responding to abuse, neglect and exploitation

  Information about preventing and responding to abuse, neglect and exploitation.

• Disability Services Act 2006

  The Disability Services Act 2006 took effect on 1 July 2006.

• National Disability Agreement

  The National Disability Agreement provides the national framework and key areas of reform for the provision of government support to services for people with disabilities.

• Guide, hearing and assistance dogs

  Information about guide, hearing and assistance dogs.