Queensland Projects

Media releases from NDS:

Date	Headline
03/12/2009	New investment brings new hope
22/04/2009	Community outcry over moves to abolish Public Advocate
22/04/2009	Moves to abolish Public Advocate face strong community opposition
02/04/2009	National Disability Insurance Scheme deserves “serious debate and investigation”
23/09/2008	Bill to increase pension rate should include disability and carer pensions
13/06/2008	National Disability Services open Townsville office
03/06/2008	Calls for greater flexibility after a lean State Budget

Other media releases:

The following media releases are from external agencies. They have been made available here as a reflection of NDS Queensland's ongoing committment to an open public debate on disability policy. NDS Queensland does not endorse the following media releases. For more information, view our 'Terms of Use' and 'Privacy Statement'.

Media releases from NDS Queensland Members:

Date	Headline
11/09/2008	The most vulnerable ignored by the coalition (from Queensland Advocacy Incorporated)
28/07/2008	Beanie of Hope sets new record for charity (from Endeavour Foundation)
07/03/2008	Election Candidates challenged on social and economic performance (from Spinal Injuries Association)

Media releases from the Queensland Minister for Disability Services and Multicultural Affairs, the Hon. Annastacia Palaszczuk MP:

Date	Headline
09/03/2010	Young Far North Queenslanders to benefit from new community mental health initiative
09/03/2010	Young Logan residents to benefit from new community mental health initiative
09/03/2010	$6.4 million Time Out Housing Initiative to boost community mental health
05/03/2010	Volunteer recognised for promoting spinal safety message
05/03/2010	Better mental health services for Queenslanders
25/02/2010	$920,000 boost for Queensland disability service providers
25/02/2010	$13.5 million to help community care providers upgrade facilities
28/01/2010	New $2 million Ashgrove Respite Centre officially opens
15/01/2010	Extra $206,938 to support Bundaberg Wide Bay school leavers with a disability
15/01/2010	Extra $384,070 to support North Queensland school leavers with disability
11/01/2010	$250,000 to move four younger people with disabilities out of Cairns Base Hospital
11/01/2010	Extra $203,378 to support Far North Queensland school leavers
08/10/2010	Extra $506,000 to support Central Queensland school leavers
08/01/2010	Extra $840,000 to support North Coast school leavers
08/01/2010	$4 million to house 28 Fraser Coast people with a disability
07/01/2010	Disability Minister visits Maryborough ‘Hive’ of activity
07/01/2010	$1 million boost for Sunshine Coast children with a disability
05/01/2010	New day respite centre officially opened at Nambour
04/01/2010	Townsville local shares inspirational story
16/12/2009	Plans unveiled for new Broadbeach all abilities playground
11/12/2009	Brisbane students help to put patients back in the driver’s seat
10/12/2009	New Carers Advisory Council to promote the interests of carers
03/12/2009	Queenslanders honoured on International Day of People with a Disability
03/12/2009	Bligh Government launches new $1 million Community Living Program
27/11/2009	New service for people with a disability in Brisbane's South West
27/11/2009	New All Abilities playground opens in Texas
20/11/2009	$40,000 a year for Motor Neurone disease support
19/11/2009	Bligh Government delivers $10 million for new Vision Australia HQ
17/11/2009	New $2 million respite centre for Ashgrove
17/11/2009	Extra $76,500 to support Southside school leavers
14/11/2009	New Riverway All Abilities Playground officially opens
11/11/2009	Extra $4 million to support Queensland school leavers with a disability
08/11/2009	Bligh Government continues support for Queenslanders with spinal cord injuries
03/11/2009	Longreach Meals on Wheels volunteers honoured
02/11/2009	$610,000 housing boost for Emerald people with a disability and their carers
01/11/2009	Extra $478,000 for home support services in Central-West Queensland
31/10/2009	Extra $260,000 a year for new children’s autism centre on Sunshine Coast
29/10/2009	$504,000 housing boost for Ingham people with a disability and their carers
26/10/2009	$69,000 boost for Centacare Cairns
21/10/2009	Babinda Meals on Wheels volunteers honoured
21/10/2009	Canopy walk champions disability access
21/10/2009	Bligh Government delivers for Cairns children with autism
20/10/2009	Extra $1.2 million for Queensland carers
19/10/2009	National week to celebrate hard working carers
15/10/2009	Forum tackles issues facing blind and vision impaired
12/10/2009	Concept plans revealed for Yeppoon All Abilities Playground
10/10/2009	Queenslanders challenged to open their eyes to the Deaf
10/10/2009	Bligh government responds to need for stronger Deaf services in Townsville
01/10/2009	Extra $36 million to help Queenslanders stay independent and in their homes
01/10/2009	Meals on Wheels rolls into Brisbane
22/09/2009	Sky's the limit for people with a disability
15/09/2009	Disability champions honoured at state awards
15/09/2009	AEIOU honoured at state disability awards
15/09/2009	The Glenleighden School honoured at state disability awards
15/09/2009	Brisbane disability champion honoured at state awards
15/09/2009	Lorin Nicholson honoured for community service at state awards
11/09/2009	Disability Action Week 2009 state launch goes Bananas
11/09/2009	Palaszczuk calls for consistent laws on assistance dogs
09/09/2009	New respite and activity centre for Townsville
05/09/2009	Students adopt playground as second classroom
04/09/2009	New Wacol facilities support 124 employees with a disability
04/09/2009	First sod turned on housing for younger people with a disability
01/09/2009	Dog discrimination penalties increase today
19/08/2009	Ipswich to host Disability Action Week launch
17/08/2009	More respite options for people with a disability in Lawnton
13/08/2009	Housing for younger people with a disability
11/08/2009	$50,000 investment for ageing carers of children with a disability in South West
11/08/2009	Bligh Government helps out ageing carers
11/08/2009	MyTime program helps parents of children with a disability
10/08/2009	More respite options for people with a disability in Waterford
10/08/2009	More respite options for people with a disability in Marsden
10/08/2009	More respite options for people with a disability in Logan
07/08/2009	More respite options for people with a disability in Mackay
06/08/2009	More respite options for people with a disability in Toowoomba
05/08/2009	More respite options for people with a disability in Nudgee
05/08/2009	More respite options for people with a disability in Townsville
05/08/2009	More respite options for people with a disability in Goodna
05/08/2009	Bligh Government boosts accommodation for people with disability in Brisbane
05/08/2009	Artwork from all abilities at Parliament House
04/08/2009	$5.5 million to provide well-earned respite for disability carers
04/08/2009	Bligh Government $16 million boost for disability services
17/07/2009	Working together to keep Meals on Wheels rolling across Queensland
17/07/2009	More than 80 younger people with a disability have more accommodation options
16/07/2009	$2 million to create jobs for people with mental illness
09/07/2009	New program promotes health and well-being among frail aged
08/07/2009	$1.2 million investment for ageing carers of children with a disability in Capalaba
06/07/2009	$925,000 for Gold Coast residents with a mental illness
06/07/2009	Southport facility to help young school leavers with a disability
04/07/2009	Companion Cards accepted here
02/07/2009	Designs unveiled for Capalaba all abilities playground
02/07/2009	$1 million investment for ageing carers of children with a disability in Toowoomba
01/07/2009	New Guide, Hearing and Assistance Dogs Act 2009 starts today
25/06/2009	Community mental health experts discuss vision for the future
23/06/2009	Charters Towers Neighbourhood Centre applauded for efforts
23/06/2009	$200,000 for innovative service for people with a disability
18/04/2009	$1.4 billion Budget boost for people with a disability
02/04/2009	Queenslanders with a disability share their vision

Media releases from the previous Queensland Minister for Disability Services
The Honourable Lindy Nelson-Carr:

Date	Headline
13/03/2009	Queenslanders with a disability to get lions' share of discounts
09/03/2009	Disabled, frail and elderly will be hit hard by National Party
26/02/2009	New Whitsunday centre to boost opportunities for people with a disability
17/02/2009	Top Brisbane 'schools that rule' measure up for injury prevention
17/02/2009	New respite, care service for Logan and Beenleigh
13/02/2009	Texas leads the way - and children to benefit: Minister
12/02/2009	Ignore the rights of working dogs and face big fines: Minister
12/02/2009	Disability Services pilot to break the language barrier
17/12/2008	Salt and spice for upcoming State disability conference
09/12/2008	$100,000 boost for support services: Minister
03/11/2008	Premier unveils two-for-one card for Queenslanders with a disability
03/12/2008	Share Your Story calendar sure to inspire in 2009
27/11/2008	Q2 'compact' for better services for Queenslanders
14/11/2008	Target: 80,000 children to learn about spinal cord injuries
04/11/2008	Queensland leads way with Australia's first disability 'Centre of Excellence'
30/10/2008	New office strengthens disability services in Far North: Minister
09/10/2008	New program leads the way to recovery from mental illness
07/10/2008	Dogs with jobs have rights too: Minister
01/10/2008	$1 million to boost Toowoomba's disability day services: Minister
16/09/2008	Disability champions honoured at state awards
15/09/2008	Belmont 'butterfly tree' helps promote Disability Action Week
11/09/2008	See beyond the disability: Minister
18/07/2008	Disability services pilot to break the language barrier: Minister
30/06/2008	Disability accommodation services receive $3.4 million boost
27/06/2008	Disability day services receive $1.15 million boost
26/06/2008	Nominate a Queensland champion: Minister
13/06/2008	Milestone for new Ipswich Disability Service complex
03/06/2008	Record $1.2 billion disabilities budget revolves around early intervention
30/05/2008	National meeting delivers for Queensland: Minister
29/05/2008	Meeting to progress the National Disability Service Agreement
26/05/2008	Townsville takes centre stage for Disability Action Week 2008
25/05/2008	Increased support for people with a disability in Ingham
15/05/2008	Loud shirts all the craze tomorrow: Minister
15/04/2008	New Disability Bill safeguards rights of people with a disability
03/04/2008	Care for Queensland aged and disabled to top $345M
02/04/2008	Special day for new autism centre: Minister
20/03/2008	Early intervention services for children with a disability
10/03/2008	Multi-talented artists exhibit at Parliament House
01/02/2008	Way forward for disability sector: Minister
01/02/2008	QLD attends special meeting of Disability Services Ministers
04/01/2008	Australia's first multi-million hub to drive best practice in disability services

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If so, contact Cameron Gledhill in the Queensland divisional office via email (cameron.gledhill@nds.org.au).

Queensland Projects

Media releases from NDS:

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Media releases from NDS Queensland Members:

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Media releases from the Queensland Minister for Disability Services and Multicultural Affairs, the Hon. Annastacia Palaszczuk MP:

Date

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Media releases from the previous Queensland Minister for Disability Services
The Honourable Lindy Nelson-Carr:

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Queensland Projects

Media releases from NDS:

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Other media releases:

Media releases from NDS Queensland Members:

Date

Headline

Media releases from the Queensland Minister for Disability Services and Multicultural Affairs, the Hon. Annastacia Palaszczuk MP:

Date

Headline

Media releases from the previous Queensland Minister for Disability Services The Honourable Lindy Nelson-Carr:

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Headline

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Media releases from the previous Queensland Minister for Disability Services
The Honourable Lindy Nelson-Carr: