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)
National Volunteer Week
National Volunteer Week runs from 14 to 20 May and celebrates the contribution of over 1 million Queenslanders who volunteer in our communities. Disability Online offers some insights about volunteering and how to get involved.
Queensland turns red for MS
Buildings and bridges around Queensland are turning red in support of Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Month during May. You can show your support, and find out more about this chronic illness.
Understanding schizophrenia
Artist Nicky Carey is having his work displayed as part of an art exhibition coinciding with Schizophrenia Awareness Week. He shares his story about living with mental illness with Disability Online.
Insight into autism
Autism and autism spectrum disorders (ASD) have become more prevalent in Australia over recent years. In fact, over 350 Queenslanders are diagnosed with autism every year. Disability Online explores the world of autism to give you an insight into this condition.
4RPH—a radio reading service for people with a print disability
People with a print disability can tune into RPH—a radio reading service that offers a spoken word alternative to print and online media, such as daily local, state and national newspapers and magazines.
Vehicle Options Subsidy Scheme
The Queensland Government has introduced the Vehicle Options Subsidy Scheme (VOSS), which aims to improve independence for people with disability and support them to have greater participation in their community.
Audio described theatre, ballet and opera
Queenslanders who are blind or have low vision can enjoy the highlights of the theatre, ballet and opera season, with an audio description service offered for upcoming performances.
Upcoming events
May
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May 2012
MS Awareness Month—MS Queensland – Australia
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14-20 May 2012
Schizophrenia Awareness Week—Mental Illness Fellowship of Australia
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14-20 May 2012
National Volunteer Week—Volunteering Queensland
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24 May 2012
Australia's Biggest Morning Tea—Cancer Council
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27 May - 2 June 2012
Macular Degeneration Awareness Week—Macular Degeneration Foundation
Social media accessibility
People with a disability have shared their advice about overcoming accessibility issues with using popular social media tools such as Facebook, YouTube, LinkedIn, Twitter and Skype, in a new Australian report.
What’s new
Schizophrenia is a mental illness that affects the functioning of the brain. Schizophrenia Awareness Week is being held from 14 to 20 May. You can find out more about schizophrenia and events that are being held during the awareness week.
Our mental health and wellbeing section includes information about getting help and support if you or a person you care for is living with mental illness.
