People with disability
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Finding out your child has a disability
Whether your child was born with a disability or acquired it, the news that your child has a disability is life changing. We have put together information to help you.
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Support for children and young people
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Support for adults
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Support for families, carers and friends
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Getting out and about
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Legal information and your rights
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For the community and business
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For service providers
Contact
- General enquiries 13 QGOV (13 74 68)
Voting—what you need to know
Whenever there is an election called there is a flurry of questions about what our responsibilities are. There is often confusion about who needs to vote, how to vote and where to vote. Disability Online will shed some light on voting and electoral rolls.
My child has autism—information for Queensland families of young children
Queensland families with a child with autism can find information about services and supports in a new guide, My child has autism—information for Queensland families of young children that is available now.
Building supportive community grants
How could your community or organisation better include and welcome people with disability in everyday life? Grants are available now for small-scale community projects.
Vehicle Options Subsidy Scheme
The Queensland Government has announced a vehicle modification subsidy scheme to support people with a disability being independent and involved with their communities.
Leaders for Tomorrow program
Are you a person with disability who'd like to become a leader for tomorrow? You may be eligible to apply for the Australian Government's Leaders for Tomorrow program.
Understanding Aspergers
Aspergers is an autism spectrum disorder (ASD) that has become more prevalent in Australia over recent years. Disability Online explores the world of Aspergers to give you an insight into this particular ASD.
Silent Tweets
An award-winning smartphone app, Silent Tweets, is available for people who are Deaf or have a hearing impairment. It is a free broadcasting tool that can be used to share community announcements.
Upcoming events
March
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3 March 2012
Rosehill Gardens Silver Slipper Race Day—Endeavour Foundation
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11–17 March 2012
World Glaucoma Week—Glaucoma Australia
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15–17 March 2012
World's Greatest Shave—Leukaemia Foundation
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21 March 2012
World Down Syndrome Day—Down Syndrome Association of Queensland
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24 March 2012
State Deaf Swimming Competition—Deaf Sports and Recreation Queensland
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26 March 2012
Purple Day—Epilepsy Australia
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30 March 2012
Speaker Series: Disability and the law: risks versus rights—Endeavour Foundation
Young carers
Being a parent can be challenging and rewarding, but the dynamic changes when a young carer supports their mum, dad, sister or brother. Disability Online talks to young carers and their parents about their experiences with giving and receiving care…
What’s new
Children and teenagers can have different feelings about returning to school for another year. Having a disability, chronic illness or mental health issue, such as depression or anxiety, can bring additional challenges. Resources are available to help young people with their mental health and wellbeing. Information about bullying and cyberbullying is also available—both for students and for parents, carers and teachers who want to show their support.
