Parent to Parent Qld

22/10/2026

We love sharing opportunities that help people build confidence, connect with others and have their voices heard! 💜

Down Syndrome and Intellectual Disability Queensland (DSIDQ) is hosting Hear Me Out Sunshine Coast, a FREE three-day program for people with intellectual disability aged 17+.

Through fun activities, engaging conversations and exploring new ideas, participants can build their communication skills, share their opinions and grow their confidence in speaking up.

📅 18–20 November 2026
⏰ 9am–3pm daily
🎟️ FREE to attend!
👉 Find out more and register here:

A Free Workshop of Hear Me Out: Finding Your Voice Through Debate.

20/10/2026

We have an opportunity for our Mob to help shape something important, and we want YOU to be part of it!

We're looking for:
- First Nations people with intellectual disability
- Families, carers and community members
- Advocates and people with lived experience.

We're bringing people together for 3–4 small, relaxed yarning and co-design sessions, kicking off in just a couple of weeks!

We want to hear what works, what doesn't, and what culturally safe self-advocacy should actually look like for our communities.

You don't need to be an expert. Your lived experience and cultural knowledge are the expertise we're looking for!

Because decisions about our Mob should never be made without our Mob.

Keen to be involved? Send Mob4Mob a message or comment below and we'll get in touch with more information.

Know someone who would have something deadly to contribute? Tag them or share this post!

20/10/2026

A little rain wasn’t going to stop the fun! ☔

It might have been a little chilly and damp, but that didn’t stop everyone from having a fantastic time at Taum’s Fishing Day last week!

We had a wonderful turnout, plenty of smiles, lots of laughs and a great day spent together at Baxter’s Jetty. 💙

A big thank you to everyone who came along and made the day so special!

🐟 Keen to join us next time? Keep an eye on our page for the next Taum’s Fishing Day date. We’d love to see you there!

15/10/2026

Today, we wrote to Ministers about changes needed to social security and employment services for people with an intellectual disability.

We shared practical recommendations that are especially important as NDIS support changes begin in October. We want to make sure changes across the NDIS, social security and employment systems work together and do not create more barriers to work and economic participation.

We made Easy Read information to help explain the changes that are needed. You can read it and a big report about the data that supports our recommendations on our website here: https://www.inclusionaustralia.org.au/about-income-support-payments/

13/10/2026

Today is Self Advocacy Day 💙

Hear from Chris S - Loud and Clear Qld member and P2P employee - as he shares what self-advocacy means to him.

For us at Parent to Parent Qld and Loud and Clear Qld, self-advocacy is about people having the confidence, knowledge and opportunity to speak up about what matters to them.

It’s about knowing your rights, making your own choices, being included in decisions about your life and having your voice genuinely heard.

And importantly, it’s about creating communities where people with disability are not only included in conversations, but are leading them.

Self-advocacy sits at the heart of so much of what we do - supporting people to build confidence, develop their voice, connect with others and create change.

Today, we celebrate self-advocates like Chris and everyone who speaks up, shares their experiences and helps make things better for themselves and others.

Because every voice matters. 💙

08/10/2026

What a day! 💙

Day 1 of the Loud and Clear QLD Conference was filled with learning, connection, laughter and plenty of opportunities to try something new.

We loved seeing new friendships being made, old friends catching up, people sharing their experiences and ideas, and everyone getting involved in our Come & Try activities.

A huge thank you to our incredible speakers, presenters, activity hosts, volunteers and everyone who joined us today. You made Day 1 so special!

And we’re not finished yet…

Day 2 is tomorrow, with another fantastic day of speakers, conversations and connection ahead - followed by our Dress Up Dance Party tomorrow night! 🎶

There’s still time to join us.

🎟️ Secure your tickets via the link in the comments!

07/10/2026

Loud and Clear Qld 2026 conference is officially underway! 🎉

Today, voices are being heard, ideas are being shared, connections are being made — and change is being put into action. 💪

Power in Action: Be Heard. Be Bold. Be the Change.

Let’s make some noise! 🔥

06/10/2026

Only 2 days to go until the Loud and Clear Qld Conference and Dance Party - and it’s starting to feel very real!

Get ready for two incredible days of connection, conversation, fun and celebration as we come together for Power in Action: Be Heard. Be Bold. Be the Change.

Whether you’re coming along to learn something new, have your voice heard, meet new people, try something different or hit the dance floor, we can’t wait to welcome you.

Two days out - what are you most looking forward to: the speakers, the Come & Try activities, meeting new people… or the Dance Party?

🎟️ Tickets: https://events.humanitix.com/loud-and-clear-2026

05/10/2026

01/10/2026

💼 Thinking about work and not sure where to start?

P2P’s Supported Employment and Advocacy Project is hosting an Inclusive Employment Australia Workshop designed to give you practical information, answer your questions and help you feel more confident about your next step into employment.

We’ll cover:

✨ Your employment options
⚖️ Your rights at work
👣 How to get started
🤝 What ongoing support may be available

Whether you’re exploring employment for the first time, considering a change or simply want to better understand your options, this workshop is a chance to learn, ask questions and connect.

📅 Wednesday 7 October 2026
⏰ 10am – 12pm
📍 Meeting Room 3, Chermside Library
🥪 Lunch to follow

For more information or to register your interest, contact [email protected].

Come along, learn more about your choices and take the next step towards employment that works for you.