SUFY

03/08/2026

The census is coming up next Tuesday the 11th August.

Please see the video below which provides some information explaining the Census. There is also further accessible resources about the Census and how to complete it on their website (linked below).

31/07/2026

24/07/2026

22/07/2026

AusAlert is a new national warning system that uses the latest technology to send emergency messages to compatible mobile devices.It’s a fast and reliable way to help people be informed and better prepared during local and national emergencies. It is expected to launch in October 2026.

To get ready, a test message will be sent to all compatible mobile devices in Australia at 2:00pm, Monday, 27 July 2026.

If your device is on, it might vibrate and play a loud, siren-like sound for ten seconds.
For more details including information for people who need extra support and people living with disability, please click on the following link:
https://www.ausalert.gov.au/.../disabilities-extra-support

If you have a 'safe phone' that may be hidden, because the alert is a Critical Alert and will override "silent" or "Do Not Disturb" modes. Thus means that during the test you should turn off completely. It is recommended to keep hidden devices turned off or in aeroplane mode for 24 hours after the test.

[Image description: pinky-purple-blue background with white text that reads The AusAlert national test Monday 27th July 2026]

19/07/2026

Queenslanders with Disability Network's Small Changes, Big Difference Campaign is all about supporting people with disability to understand how home modifications can be requested and installed in private rentals, while also helping property owners adopt best practice in supporting tenants with disability.

Small changes to a rental home can make the biggest difference. Improving accessibility for people with disability can increase the value and appeal of your property and attracting long-term, secure tenants.

More information and resources about this campaign can be found on QDN's website - https://qdn.org.au/home-mods/

18/07/2026

SUFY joined in the celebrations at Musgrave Park Family Fun Day during NAIDOC Week last Friday, 10th of June. SUFY cooked up a huge sausage sizzle, with fruit and soft drinks for the performers and community, and it was an honour to also help out at the Elders tent.

We look forward to volunteering our time and joining the NAIDOC Week celebrations again next year!

17/07/2026

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗱𝗼𝗲𝘀 𝗮 𝗳𝗮𝗶𝗿 𝗷𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝘀𝘆𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗺 𝗹𝗼𝗼𝗸 𝗹𝗶𝗸𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗲𝗼𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗱𝗶𝘀𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆?

Advocates across Queensland are united on one thing: the recommendations of the Disability Royal Commission remain critically important.

Advocates from SUFY, Queensland Advocacy for Inclusion and Capricorn Citizen Advocacy reflect on the barriers people with disability continue to face when interacting with the criminal justice system.

They discuss:
✅ Gaps between NDIS and correctional systems
✅ Access to reasonable adjustments
✅ Support for young people transitioning from detention back into the community
✅ The importance of properly resourced Vulnerable Persons Units in police stations

There is still a lot of work to do to ensure people with disability can access justice on an equal basis with others and get the supports they need.

Help us build a DRC Tracker to hold governments accountable for fully implementing the DRC recommendations.

Donate here - givenow.com.au/thedrcstillmatters

Learn more about our campaign here - qidan.org.au/thedrcstillmatters/

The DRC still matters.

Video description: Daniel, David and Ewan all speak to camera, open captions appear middle of screen with text below that says hashtag The DRC Still Matters.

ADA Australia Amparo Advocacy Inc. Mackay Advocacy Inc People with Disability Australia Rights In Action Tasc Community Legal Centre

16/07/2026

Check out this awesome video one of our Individual Advocates, Daniel Baxter, did with Queensland Advocacy for Inclusion - QAI around and Housing.

16/07/2026

Brisbane 2032 wants to hear from YOU as they build the Disability Inclusion Action Plan (DIAP).
Take the 10-minute survey to share your event experiences to help them better understand what could make the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games accessible and inclusive.
Take the survey by clicking this link:
https://www.olympics.com/.../impact-and-legacy/diap-survey
Survey closes 4 August 2026.

Calling all people with disability or accessibility needs, their families, carers, support workers, and companions - Brisbane 2032 needs you!

2032 wants to hear from YOU as they build the Disability Inclusion Action Plan (DIAP).

Take the 10-minute survey to share your event experiences to help them better understand what could make the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games accessible and inclusive.

Take the survey by clicking this link:
https://www.olympics.com/en/brisbane-2032/the-games/impact-and-legacy/diap-survey

Survey closes 4 August 2026.

10/07/2026

📢 𝗝𝗼𝗶𝗻𝘁 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁

We welcome the Queensland Government’s continued investment in disability advocacy, especially during a time of so much uncertainty for people with disability. This funding maintains total state investment in disability advocacy at almost $13 million per annum.

This funding will allow disability advocacy organisations to continue to:

• help people access disability supports including QCSS and the NDIS.
• solve housing issues.
• support people with disability leave domestic violence situations.
• work with families to navigate systems like Education and Child Safety.

Sustainable and long-term funding is essential to disability advocacy organisations to continue doing this much needed work.

However, 40% of all disability advocacy funding is temporary.
Which means, by June next year we may see a 40% decrease in funding.

This prevents long-term planning, reduces workforce stability and impacts access to advocacy for people with disability.

The Disability Royal Commission said disability advocacy is critical to preventing abuse, neglect, violence and exploitation, recommending increased investment. It also said that advocacy delivers a minimum of $2.21 benefit for every $1 spent.

For the past 3 years QIDAN has been advocating for an increase ongoing investment in disability advocacy to $20 million per annum, to reduce unmet demand and waitlists across Queensland, and sustain outreach and face-to-face services in regional, rural, and remote areas.

This continued funding allows our sector to keep supporting people with disability who need help the most.

But we hope this funding is increased and secured long-term, so advocacy organisations are sustainable and able to support many more Queenslanders with disability.

ADA Australia Amparo Advocacy Inc. Capricorn Citizen Advocacy Mackay Advocacy Inc Rights In Action SUFY Tasc Community Legal Centre