QDHC aims

Aims and Objectives

To bring together a diverse group of people with disabilities, and others, seeking to ensure a choice of affordable housing options for people with disabilities;
To promote the rights of people with disabilities to live as part of the community in housing which suits their individual needs;
To develop policies and strategies to enhance and extend the provision of housing;
To promote the provision of adequate and coordinated support services required by people with disabilities living in the community;
To raise community awareness, understanding and knowledge of housing needs of people with disabilities through research, negotiation and community education.

About QDHC

QDHC was established following a public forum on the needs of people with a disability in June 1987. In 1989 there was further statewide consultation with people with disabilities, relatives, friends and service providers about housing needs and associated interests of people with disabilities.

The consultation revealed that:

People with a disability have the right to choose the type of housing appropriate to their needs in a desired geographical area and access to adequate support provision.
Housing needs to be designed appropriately yet reflect the community norms and standards.
People with disability have limited access to safe and affordable housing options.
The management of housing should be kept separate from the provision of support.

The findings of these consultations formed the foundations of QDHC and have continued to influence its work.