SUFY

06/10/2026

This week, from the 3rd until the 11th of October is Queensland Mental Health Week. This week we're celebrating the importance of connection, belonging and inclusion.

For people with disability, feeling connected to community, having a voice, building relationships and being able to participate in everyday life are all important parts of wellbeing.

Everyone deserves to be part of a community where they feel safe, accepted, valued and respected. When we build communities where everyone belongs, we build wellbeing too.

Information on events near you can be found on the Queensland Mental Health Week website - https://qldmentalhealthweek.org.au/events/

[Image description: pastel pink background with light pink First Nations artwork outline. Navy blue text in the middle of the page reads 'Build Community, Build Wellbeing'. At the bottom of the page, there is navy text that reads 'Queensland Mental Health Week' in a white box and in navy font underneath the white box, text reads '3 -11 October 2026'.

30/09/2026

We are celebrating our AGM and 40th Birthday Anniversary On Wednesday 21st October 2026 from 4pm (4:30pm sharp start)!

We will be hosting our AGM at the Easts Leagues Club (40 Main Ave, Coorparoo QLD 4151).

There will be free food and drinks available, live music, art, historic SUFY articles to look through, and of course... cake!!

If you'd like to come, please RSVP via this link - https://events.humanitix.com/sufy-agm-and-40th-birthday-celebrations or by calling our office on 07 3255 1244.

We hope to celebrate with you!

[Image description: SFY staff and Management Committee on balcony and stairs with words on the left hand side that read Speaking Up For You AGM & 40th Birthday]

29/09/2026

Three years on, how much progress has been made on the Disability Royal Commission recommendations?

Today, the DRC Still Matters coalition has released Australia's first independent Disability Royal Commission Progress Report Card.

We assessed progress on 10 key recommendations and found:

0 fully implemented 2 show some progress 3 are in the early stages

4 show no real action 1 is going backwards

The Disability Royal Commission heard from almost 10,000 people about violence, abuse, neglect and exploitation experienced by people with disability.

Those stories still matter. The recommendations still matter. Accountability still matters.

Read the full report card and see where governments are delivering and where they are falling behind. Read our Report Card at https://thedrcstillmatters.org.au

22/09/2026

This Thursday the 24th September, Speaking Up For You along with Queensland Advocacy for Inclusion - QAI will have an information stall at the Caboolture Kids Care & Connect event from 10am - 2pm. The event is being held at the Morayfield Community Hall (298 Morayfield Rd, Morayfield).

There will be a free BBQ, balloon artist and face painting!

This is a free event for local parents and families who:
🔹 are currently using or needing health services
🔹 have children aged 0 - 16
🔹 want information about community services
🔹 want to connect with other families

Some of our SUFY staff will be there to speak with people and give some information about what we do and answer some general questions. There will also be a number of other stalls there from different services, programs and social groups.

[image description: light blue background with a sun in the top left hand corner, rainbow in the bottom left corner and some drawings of a young girl with a butterfly face painted on her face. Event provided by Caboolture Hospital, PHN and the Queensland Government. All the information in the picture is in the above text]

14/09/2026

We are hiring!
We seeking an experienced and driven NDIS Appeals Advocate to join our team.
Applications close on Friday, 2nd October at 5:00pm. You can apply via the below links:
SEEK: https://au.seek.com/job/94613106?ref=hirer-jobs-list

[Image Description: Indigenous Artwork made by Yiman artist, Duane Doyle, specifically for SUFY with red and yellow background which includes black and orange boomerangs, black waves with red and yellow dots on the outside of them leading into the centre of the painting, blue hearts, yellow smiley faces and red hand prints with smiley faces. Big blue circle in the middle that has white text that says ‘WE ARE HIRING!]

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/