Who is responsible for services in QLD?
The Queensland State Government, Queensland councils and the Australian Government all work to support Queenslanders with disability. This section tells you who does what.
Key Queensland disability information
The Department of Seniors, Disability Services and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Partnerships is responsible for disability policies and issues in the Queensland State Government. They are also responsible for state-based disability services that sit outside of the NDIS. Queensland councils also work to support, promote and improve local communities.
Learn about the Queensland Disability Minister
Find information and services for people with disability from the Queensland Government
Learn more about local councils in Queensland
Queensland State Disability Plan and Queensland departments’ Disability Service Plans
Services the Queensland State Government provides
Public, social and community housing
Home and Community Care programs for under 65s
Queensland primary and secondary schools
Vocational Education and Training (VET)
Also see Starting and running a business
Also see Support and services for early childhood, primary and secondary education
Adult correctional centres (prisons)
NDIS support available for young people in care
Community visitors programs for disability*
Domestic and family violence services
The Queensland Human Rights Commission
Overview of human rights in Queensland
Services Queensland local councils provides
Queensland local councils provide the following relevant support and services:
- Urban planning/design of the built environment
- Accessible buildings
- Local development planning
- Local roads, bikeways and footpaths
- Local parks and recreational facilities
- Local sports grounds
- Public toilets
- Playgrounds
- Council run childcare and aged care centres
- Municipal services
- Parking regulation
- Public libraries, community halls
- Grants to community organisations
Find out more about Local Government in Queensland.
The Australian Local Government Association is the national voice of local government, representing and providing a range of services to 537 councils across Australia.