Voice of Queenslanders with Disability Report 2023

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What we did

The Voice of Queenslanders with Disability report shared stories and experiences from:

  • 291 Queenslanders with disability
  • 117 Family/carers
  • 34 Organisations

They talked openly about what's going well and what's challenging in their lives. This is the first survey to collect stories in all seven areas of Queensland’s Disability Plan 2022-2027 and Australia’s Disability Strategy 2021-2031.

While this report showed important findings, there were many different views. It didn't cover all disability experiences in Queensland, because everyone's voice is unique.

What we found

Participants emphasised four critical areas for strategic action:

  1. Promoting and safeguarding the voice of the community
  2. Improving the standard of living and social protection
  3. Enhancing dignity and equity for inclusivity
  4. Strengthening a sense of belonging across the state

Achievements

  • Approximately 30% of respondents reported improvements in their lives
  • 80.5% reported feeling safe
  • 67% reported feeling welcomed and included in the community
  • 64% said they have disaster plans

Financial security was a positive influence on these experiences.

Challenges

  • Almost half (47%) expressed insufficient funds for a good life
  • 49% have difficulties accessing paid and 41% with unpaid support

For these people, difficulties affected many parts of their lives. Such as their rights, safety, where they live, jobs, health, and well-being. People who faced several challenges felt especially disadvantaged. Those who took part in the study shared worries about:

  • The high cost of living
  • Finding affordable housing
  • Possibility of things getting difficult

What's Next?

Your stories matters! We want to learn from your stories in 2024 and how your life may have changed since 2023. Please take the 2024 survey that is right for you! There are many ways to participate, including the survey, interview, or writing a story.

You can download the full 2023 report in accessible and PDF versions in the documents section on the right-hand side of the page.

What we did

The Voice of Queenslanders with Disability report shared stories and experiences from:

  • 291 Queenslanders with disability
  • 117 Family/carers
  • 34 Organisations

They talked openly about what's going well and what's challenging in their lives. This is the first survey to collect stories in all seven areas of Queensland’s Disability Plan 2022-2027 and Australia’s Disability Strategy 2021-2031.

While this report showed important findings, there were many different views. It didn't cover all disability experiences in Queensland, because everyone's voice is unique.

What we found

Participants emphasised four critical areas for strategic action:

  1. Promoting and safeguarding the voice of the community
  2. Improving the standard of living and social protection
  3. Enhancing dignity and equity for inclusivity
  4. Strengthening a sense of belonging across the state

Achievements

  • Approximately 30% of respondents reported improvements in their lives
  • 80.5% reported feeling safe
  • 67% reported feeling welcomed and included in the community
  • 64% said they have disaster plans

Financial security was a positive influence on these experiences.

Challenges

  • Almost half (47%) expressed insufficient funds for a good life
  • 49% have difficulties accessing paid and 41% with unpaid support

For these people, difficulties affected many parts of their lives. Such as their rights, safety, where they live, jobs, health, and well-being. People who faced several challenges felt especially disadvantaged. Those who took part in the study shared worries about:

  • The high cost of living
  • Finding affordable housing
  • Possibility of things getting difficult

What's Next?

Your stories matters! We want to learn from your stories in 2024 and how your life may have changed since 2023. Please take the 2024 survey that is right for you! There are many ways to participate, including the survey, interview, or writing a story.

You can download the full 2023 report in accessible and PDF versions in the documents section on the right-hand side of the page.

Page published: 22 Jan 2024, 12:09 PM