$1 million for Queensland disability services
Disability services in southwest Queensland have received a $1 million funding boost from the state government.
Disability Services Minister, Annastacia Palaszczuk, said community groups were eligible to share in an extra $1 million in capital grants.
“Community groups from Ipswich to Quilpie can apply for a share of this extra capital funding,” she said.
“It will allow them to continue investing in the capital projects they need to keep delivering quality disability services.
“It’s all about improving the lives of people with a disability and their families – it’s a small but significant step.
Ms Palaszczuk said the extra funds came from the state government’s Strengthening Non-Government Organisations Strategy (SNGO).
“This extra funding will mean stronger respite services for people with a disability in the southwest, and their families and carers,” she said.
“It will be of particular benefit to those in rural and remote areas. When I travel around Queensland carers tell me how much difference just a couple of hours respite a week would make to their lives.
“This is a great outcome for Queenslanders with a disability and their families.”
