Welcome to NIISQ
The National Injury Insurance Scheme (NIISQ) is a no-fault Scheme which provides eligible people with necessary and reasonable treatment, care and support, in some cases for their lifetime.
Anyone who experiences serious personal injuries as a result of a motor vehicle accident in Queensland, on or after 1 July 2016, may be eligible to receive support from NIISQ.
NIISQ community
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Declan
Meet Declan. A young man living and thriving in regional Queensland with a T4 Spinal Cord Injury. Read Declan’s story and advice.
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John
Meet Senior Constable John Kenworthy, a dedicated motorcycle traffic officer with a passion for making Queensland's roads safer.
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Matt
Hear Matt's stories about returning to work and his passion for water sports.
NIISQ vs NDIS
The NIISQ & the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) are two separate schemes designed to provide funding and access to support for people with a disability.
They are administered by different agencies, and also have different eligibility requirements, available supports and funding methods.
News
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NIISQ visits Townsville as part of inaugural brain injury information sessions
(Speakers at QBIC Townsville Community event. L—R: Mikayla Dempsey , Neil Singleton , Jenniffer
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NIISQ at “New era of healthcare” Future Led Forum
L-R: Dr John Tellam, Vivienne Neilan, Dr James Fielding, Dr Dimity Dornan, Fiona Armstrong.
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International Wheelchair Day 2024
“Without NIISQ’s support I’m sure I wouldn’t be as far ahead with my life and as happy as I
The NIISQ Agency is committed to providing an inclusive and culturally safe environment for our participants and their families.
Learn more about how we work with First Nations participantsLast updated: January 2023