Nominate now for Disability Action Week awards

The Queensland Government is on the lookout for individuals and organisations that have helped to make a difference to the quality of life for people with a disability.

Disability Services Minister Warren Pitt said through the 2007 Disability Action Week Awards the government would recognise people who had helped make the community more inclusive for people with a disability.

“We have acknowledged some outstanding individuals and organisations in the past so it gives me great pleasure to invite nominations for this year’s awards,” Mr Pitt said.

“The awards recognise all those whose efforts have contributed to the quality of life of people with a disability. I encourage all Queenslanders to nominate an individual or organisation that deserves recognition for a 2007 Disability Action Week award.”

Nominations are open in each of the 10 award categories:
• Individual                • Employment
• Transport                • Local and State Government
• Private Enterprise      • Community Organisation
• Media                      • Building Accessible Housing and Environments
• Education and Arts     • Human Rights and Justice.

The Disability Action Week Awards are a highlight of Disability Action Week, which runs from 15–21 July.

The awards are sponsored by Disability Services Queensland, Queensland Transport, Queensland Rail, Griffith University, National Disability Services, Capability Queensland, Black and White Cabs, and the Queensland Government departments of Public Works, Justice and Attorney-General, and Local Government, Sport and Recreation.

Nominations close 15 June 2007, with the awards to be presented on 17 July.

For more information about award categories, nomination guidelines and selection criteria, call 1800 177 120 or TTY 1800 010 222, visit www.disability.qld.gov.au/actionweek or email actionweek@disability.qld.gov.au

Media contact: Peter Nibbs 3235 4280