Rights In Action Fundamentals of Disability Advocacy Microcredential Program

Rights In Action Fundamentals of Disability Advocacy Microcredential Program addresses workforce shortages, challenges, and training needs by providing accessible, independent, disability advocacy support and services to regional, rural, remote and very remote communities across Queensland.

Focusing on delivering shorter flexible learning opportunities that are responsive to current industry needs with an emphasis on elements of advocacy and protection of human rights considered crucial by industry partners.

The Observing Practice Quality (OPQ) tool

Free tool created by La Trobe’s Living with a Disability Research Centre which aims to measure and provide a quick evidence-based way of understanding ‘what good practice looks like’ when providing support to a person with an intellectual disability.

QDN disability reform community forums final report and presentation slides

The QDN disability reform community forums final report highlights themes that emerged from QDN’s discussions and the data collected during the activities around reform priorities and timeframes.

Medical Aids Subsidy Scheme

Subsidy funding for medical aids and equipment is available to eligible Queenslanders with permanent/stable conditions or disabilities. Aids and equipment are subsidy funded either on a permanent loan basis, private ownership or through the supply of consumables.

Making Workplace Adjustments Easy, Effective and Equitable – Conversation Guide – JobAccess

JobAccess can help employers and employees have open conversations about disability at work. Their Conversation Guide on Workplace Adjustments makes it easier to offer and ask for support.

Living the Best Life in the Bush with Disability

Life in Outback Queensland comes with unique challenges—but also incredible resilience and community spirit. Outback Independent Living have created a video series that shows the powerful real-life stories of people with disability thriving in remote Queensland.

Disability Inclusion @ Work 2024 – Deloitte Australia

The Disability Inclusion @ Work 2024 report highlights the ongoing challenges faced by Australians with disability, chronic health conditions, or neurodivergence in the workplace. Over 500 individuals participated in the survey with comparison to how we rate globally.

Grants boost for Queensland small and family businesses

Providing support across three priority areas including future planning, specialised and automated software, and systems for staff management and development.

CheckUP Connect eNews – April 2025

View the April 2025 edition of our Workforce eNewsletter, CheckUP Connect. CheckUP Connect features the latest news from the sector, business and workforce support and resources, events and training opportunities, and available grants and funding initiatives.

An update on needs assessments – DSC

An exploration on what’s happening with needs assessments, including a look at the NDIA’s tender for needs assessment tools.