The purpose of the Disability Alliance campaign in the coming State election is to position Disability as a mainstream issue for political parties and the wider community within the Queensland electorate.  We are seeking political support for three early intervention outcomes (personal care, equipment and aids, and health issues), all of which will make a huge difference in the lives of Queenslanders with a disability.

Download: Disability Alliance - Media Release 140909

Personal Care

All people with disability living in Queensland are fully supported to live the same life as any other Queenslander.
Download the Disability Alliance - Position Statement - Personal Care (PDF)

We need:

1. Increased State funding to provide personal care support for the estimated 3500 people with disability living in Queensland that are not currently supported.
2. Reform of funding structures to provide more support for people with disability.
3. Commitment to the introduction and ongoing research into flexible funding options that will provide better outcomes for people with disability.

Medical Aids and Equipment

The Medical Aids Subsidy Scheme be reformed to deliver Aids and Equipment in an affordable, equitable and timely manner.
Download the Disability Alliance - Position Statement - Medical Aids and Equipment (PDF)

We call for:

1. A comprehensive review of the provision of aids and equipment in Queensland.
2. Eligibility guidelines to be broadened in order to remove barriers to accessing equipment services.
3. Access to appropriate aids and equipment to enable people with disability to live with dignity.

Queensland Hospitals and Community Health Care

Reform of Queensland Hospitals’ patient care to better include people with a disability and their families.

Download the Disability Alliance - Position Statement - Community Health Care (PDF)

We propose:

1. A state-wide program to be developed to constructively engage people with disability and their family and support staff during treatment periods in Queensland hospitals including admission, treatment and discharge.
2. Disability and Health Liaison positions be established in all Metropolitan and Regional Hospitals in Queensland.  These positions will be responsible for coordinating admissions and discharge planning for persons with disability receiving patient care in Queensland Hospitals.
3. Action be taken to address health issues highlighted in the Office of the Public Advocate Issue Paper “In Sickness and in Health: Addressing the health care needs of adults with a decision-making disability”.

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