Bligh Government $16 million boost for disability services
Source: Queensland. Minister for Disability Services and Multicultural Affairs. Media Release
"The Bligh Government announced $16 million to boost accommodation and respite options for people with a disability throughout Queensland. Disability Services Minister Annastacia Palaszczuk announced in Parliament a $10.5 million funding boost to provide accommodation options for up to 80 people with a disability with an ageing carer. Minister Palaszczuk said a further $5.5 million would be provided to support an estimated 828 respite places under the Disability Assistance Package (DAP) initiative. One of my key priorities is to provide ageing carers caring for a child with a disability with a range of accommodation options to suit their needs."