Disability awareness resources and training for healthcare providers: See Me. Hear Me. Respect Me.
Around 1 in 5 Australians have a disability, and around 1 in 3 people with disability in Queensland have a severe or profound disability. This means they need help with basic activities like self-care, mobility, and communication.
In addition to experiencing more complex health needs, people with disability may face many barriers accessing healthcare, including physical, communication and financial barriers.(1)
Disability awareness resources: See Me. Hear Me. Respect Me.
Disability awareness training is a critical step in creating a more inclusive and supportive
healthcare system that respects the dignity and rights of people with disability. By encouraging your staff and colleagues to access Queensland Health's disability awareness resources, and participate in disability awareness training, you are helping to empower more of our health workforce to deliver healthcare that meets the unique needs of people with disability.
Register for the free training: Access for All
The Australian Government Department of Social Services is funding a free online disability
awareness course through CheckUp.
Access for All aims to improve disability awareness among health providers and increase
understanding about the barriers people with disability experience when accessing healthcare.
This training is free for all until 20 June 2024. To register, visit Access for All - CheckUP
Article sources
- See Me. Hear Me. Respect Me. Disability awareness campaign stakeholder kit, 2024; QLD Health Strategic Communications Branch