Disability Action Week Awards - nominations open

Do you know someone who is making a difference in the lives of people with a disability? Right across our state there are outstanding people and organisations working to improve the lives of Queenslanders with a disability. The Disability Action Week Awards recognise these individuals, organisations and businesses. The awards are a highlight of Disability Action Week, which will be celebrated from 5 - 11 September 2010. Nominations are now open in the following award categories:

•       individual 

•       community services 

•       disability services 

•       outstanding disability sector worker 

•       outstanding young achiever 

•       community organisation 

•       disability organisation 

•       community association 

•       education and the arts 

•       private enterprise 

•       government 

•       media 

•       reconciliation and diversity 

•       outstanding initiative.

For more information, including the nomination booklet , or to find out how you can get involved in Disability Action Week, visit the Disability and Community Care Services website.

Nominations close on Friday 6 August 2010. 

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