ATSIDNQ – Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Disability Network of Queensland

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Disability Network of Queensland

Have your say in the collective voice for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people living with disability.
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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Disability Network of Queensland

Update December 2024.

The Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Disability Network of Queensland has now transitioned to a fully independent community-controlled organisation, named the ATSIDNQ Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Corporation (ATSIDNQC). You can connect with the new corporation via atsidnqc@gmail.com.

This means ATSIDNQ is no longer hosted under ADA Australia.

Thank you for being a part of the ATSIDNQ Network. Your voice has been valuable in progressing changes and building capability in disability support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Queenslanders with disability.

The new corporation is still in its early stages of development and this website is in the process of transferring to the new corporation.

More information to come in 2025.

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Side by Side First Peoples Advocacy

The Side by Side First Peoples advocacy service concluded on September 30, 2024.

ADA Australia will continue to deliver an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander disability advocacy service in 2025 until a community-controlled service is established. You can continue to contact us on 1800 718 969.

Willie Prince’s Story

I’m Willie Prince and I was born on an Aboriginal mission called Cherbourg. I was born healthy, I didn’t have a disability when I was born but I got sick about 16 times before my second birthday. Along the way that caused me to have a disability. I was removed by the advice of the state medical doctor and under the approval of the state protector. Not knowing who you are or where you come from gave me the idea of forming some sort of network, which later formed ATSIDNQ.

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Ted’s Story

I’m Ted Thorburn, I have been a member of ATSIDNQ for nearly 12 years and got involved when I was up in far North Queensland, but now I live in Maryborough. When I first lost my sight I found it very hard to get connected with any disability services as there wasn’t much around and many regional people just lived with their disabilities and didn’t reach out. I look forward to seeing the ATSIDNQ network continue to grow and I encourage people to join.

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Uncle Alexander’s Story

My name is Uncle Alexander Eric Mendo, I was born in Tweed Heads and am a proud Bundjalung Nation Man. I am 87 years old and have been married for 61 years and I am in good health. I have 7 children, 25 grand children, 16 great grand children and 10 great, great grand children. My advice to others and especially young people is to ‘set your goals and head for it’.

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Aunty Myrtle’s Story

My name is Aunty Myrtle and I’m from the Kuku Yalanji mob, Cooktown. I am 85 years old and grew up on the mission of Mona Mona. I’ve always looked after my health and put my children first. My experiences over my lifespan, is that I always cared for my family and children and always showed them my love and affection, and this is my advice to you.

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Latest Events/ News

ATSIDNQ attends events which includes yarning groups, disability expo’s, community events and NAIDOC. Attendance at these events, gives ATSIDNQ, our members, families and communities to be a part of the social fabric which promotes what we do and how we support our people.