We are seeking an experienced and driven Intake Worker to join our team on a 7 month contract (with possibility to extend up to 12 months) to cover a period of parental leave. Applications close on Thursday, 16th July at 5:00pm. You can apply via the below links: SEEK: […]
Last week, QIDAN launched it’s initiative – 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗗𝗥𝗖 𝗦𝘁𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗠𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀. The DRC made 222 recommendations aimed at making a safer, fairer, and more inclusive Australia for everyone.But more than two years later, progress on implementation remains slow and inconsistent.That’s why QIDAN has independently examined what governments have, and haven’t, done to progress the DRC.What
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The Royal Commission into Violence, Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation of People with Disability was established in April 2019 in response to community concern about widespread reports of violence, abuse, neglect, abuse and exploitation of people with disability. Speaking Up For You had a team of Advocates who delivered advocacy support to people affected by the
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This year, SUFY was consulted by independent MP, Kate Chaney’s office regarding the lack of protections for those impacted by and the lack of transparency requirements for government when using automated decision-making. The connection occurred because of SUFY’s submission on 15 January 2025 to the Attorney-General’s Department consultation on the government’s use of automated decision-making.
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SUFY recently provided a submission to the Commonwealth Government outlining our concerns with the NDIS New Framework Planning Rules and NDIS Supports. From July this year the NDIA will implement a new way of developing NDIS plans. Our main concerns include the lack of detailed information provided on all aspects of the process, the lack
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SUFY wishes you a safe and happy Easter! Our office will be closed on: Friday 3rd April Monday 6th April. Our office will re-open on Tuesday, 7th April from 9:00am.
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Queenslanders with Disability Network (QDN) is proud to announce that the 2026 Voices of Queenslanders with Disability Survey is now live. Now in its 4th year, this landmark survey gathers lived experience insights to strengthen disability advocacy, supports and policy across Queensland across seven areas identified under the Australian Disability Strategy 2021-2031. The experiences of
Voice of Queenslanders with Disability Survey 2026 – Now Open Read More »
What a fantastic AGM!! Recently SUFY held their AGM for 2025, and it was wonderful to see so many long-term members and new members as well. It was great to share with you all what we have been up to for the last year. We said goodbye to our Chairperson Hugh Rose-Miller who resigned from
Thank you SUFY friends & members for all of your support this year! Our wonderful Manager, Advocates and Administration Team will be taking a well deserved break over Christmas 🎄⭐ SUFY will be closed from 5:00pm on Friday, 19 December 2025, and will re-open at 9:00am on Monday, 5 January 2026. [Image description: cream background
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SUFY’s 2025 AGM will be held on Wednesday 3rd of December from 4:30pm – 6:30pm (arrival at 4:15pm). Our AGM will be help at Hotel West End, 10 Browning St, South Brisbane QLD 4101. If you are unable to attend in person, please email sufy@sufy.org.au and we can arrange for a Microsoft Teams link to
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