Disability Services Act 2006
An overview of the Disability Services Act 2006 for Queensland
The Disability Services Act 2006 took effect on 1 July 2006. The Act focuses on safeguarding rights and improving services.
The Disability Services Act 2006 took effect on 1 July 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.
Disability Services Act 2006: A guide to criminal history screening
Under the Act, workers and volunteers in funded non-government disability services must undergo criminal history screening every two years.
Learn more about the criminal history screening process in this detailed guide.
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Background to the legislation
Read about why the legislation was updated and the process leading to its passing in Parliament.
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Rights of people with a disability
Read about how the new legislation further encourages all Queenslanders to promote inclusive principles relating to people with a disability within their own communities.
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Key impacts of the legislation
Read about components of the Disability Services Act 2006, including the focus on quality, and strengthening safeguards, accountability, and government and community partnerships.
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Background to the legislation
Read about why the legislation was updated and the process leading to its passing in Parliament.
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Publications and resources
Includes the Disability Services Act 2006, an overview of the Act, a guide to the Act, media releases, speeches and other communication surrounding the new legislation.
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Last updated December 2008