Frequently asked questions
On this page:
- What is Disability Services Queensland (DSQ)?
- What is it responsible for achieving?
- What does the Disability Council of Queensland do?
- How can Queenslanders with a disability and their families have input into the decisions which affect them?
- What guides DSQ's operations?
- What else is happening in the disability sector?
Q: What is Disability Services Queensland?
A: Disability Services Queensland (DSQ) is the first disability focussed department in Queensland. We work closely with people with a disability and their families to plan and provide high quality services to and enhance the inclusion of people with a disability in the community. Prior to our formation in 1999, the disability program was part of Family Youth and Community Care Queensland.
Q: What is it responsible for achieving?
A: Our responsibilities include:
- providing services and supports, both direct services we and those provided through the non government sector
- community infrastructure development
- whole of government leadership and coordination.
Q: What does the Disability Council of Queensland do?
A: The Disability Council of Queensland provides advice to the Minister for Disability Services, monitors the implementation of the Queensland Government Strategic Framework for Disability and facilitates the development of relationships between government and people with a disability, their families, service providers and the community.
More information about the Disability Council of Queensland
Q: How can Queenslanders with a disability and their families have input into the decisions which affect them?
A: A network of Regional Disability Councils has been established to work with local communities, our Regional Offices and the Disability Council of Queensland to raise local awareness of disability issues, strengthen the capacity of people with a disability and their families to participate in decision making, and facilitate partnership at a regional level.
More information about the Regional Disability Councils
Q: What guides DSQ's operations?
A: The activities of the Department are guided by our Strategic Plan and Business Plan.
More information about these documents
Q: What else is happening in the disability sector?
A: For the most up-to-date information about events and new initiatives in the disability sector in Queensland, see the news section of Disability Online, phone DSQ or email disabilityinfo@disability.qld.gov.au
Last updated November 2007