Key impacts of the legislation
The Disability Services Act 2006 includes a number of ways to safeguard the rights of Queenslanders with a disability, and outlines requirements that apply to disability services funded or delivered by the department. It also regulates certain aspects of disability services provided by NDIS registered providers. Key impacts of the legislation include:
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Rights of people with a disability
Rights of People with a disability.
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Quality and safeguards
Queensland's quality and safeguards system includes a mix of legislative and quality assurance measures.
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Government and community partnerships
The Disability Services Act 2006 requires every Queensland Government department to develop a disability service plan and recognises the important role of community representatives.
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