Key projects
The Key projects section of Disability Online provides information about important projects that are being undertaken. This section of the site will be updated according to current projects and priorities.
Guide, hearing and assistance dogs
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Commonwealth State/Territory Disability Agreement
Criminal history screening
From 1 July 2006 the Disability Services Act 2006 introduces criminal history screening for all people engaged by funded non-government service providers.
Disability Services Act 2006
The Disability Services Act 2006 was passed by the Queensland Parliament in March 2006. The new Act provides the strongest foundation Queenslanders have ever had for promoting the rights of people with a disability, increasing their wellbeing and encouraging their participation in the life of the community.
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Funding Policy project
The Funding policy project commenced in August 2006. The project will develop an enhanced framework for funding services from non-government organisations within the community services and disability sectors. The project will consider the issue of paying a fair price for services.
Growing stronger
Disability Services Queensland has announced a significant package of reform that will greatly improve the delivery of specialist disability services in Queensland.
Positive Futures
The Queensland Government's response to the Carter Report and how services provided and funded by the department support people with an intellectual or cognitive disability who exhibit challenging behaviour.
Queensland Government Disability Service Plans
Queensland Government's commitment to improve the responsiveness and quality of its services in addressing the needs of people with a disability, their families and carers.
Quality system
Last updated May 2009