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Ben Noonan finding community through sport When Ben was first introduced to wheelchair basketball in 2009, it changed everything. “Before then, you had to go to Brisbane to play. Having it on the Gold Coast made a big difference,” he recalls. After sustaining a spinal cord injury in his early twenties, Ben initially focused on finishing his civil … Read More

NATIONAL DISABILITY INSURANCE SCHEME AMENDMENT (SECURING THE NDIS FOR FUTURE GENERATIONS) BILL 2026 SUMMARY Background On Thursday 14 May, Minister Mark Butler introduced the Securing The NDIS For Future Generations Bill into the House of Representatives. As highlighted in the Legislation the Bill seeks to address two key vulnerabilities. The sustainable growth of the NDIS, with current growth considered too high. The … Read More

2026 Federal Budget Special Update On Tuesday 12 May, the Federal Government released the 2026/27 Budget. For many within the disability community, the lead up to the Budget has been a time of anxiety and concern following proposed reforms to the NDIS flagged by Minister Mark Butler on 22 April 2026. The Government announced that … Read More

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Take the survey now 2026 Voice of Queenslanders with Disability Survey Now Open Closes Friday 17 April 2026 at 5pm Now in its 4th year, this landmark survey gathers lived experience insights to strengthen disability advocacy, supports and policy across Queensland. Week 3 update More voices are coming through in the 2026 Voice of Queenslanders with … Read More

Voice of Queenslanders with Disability Survey 2026 Resources Download marketing materials Last Update: 6 March 2026

Take the survey now 2026 Voice of Queenslanders with Disability Survey is open The only statewide survey capturing the voices of people with disability every year for all of Queensland. Closes Friday 17 April 2026 at 5pm. This is your chance to be heard – don’t miss it https://youtube.com/shorts/Dxir629RRYU?feature=share Why this survey matters This survey … Read More