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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Travis
In this video, learn about the difference NIISQ has made in the life of our participant, Travis.
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Kadeem
Meet Kadeem (KD)… a family man and animal lover living in regional Queensland after the amputation of his legs. Learn about KD’s life and his advice for others who may be living with a similar experience.
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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.
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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New NIISQ-funded research aims to improve mental health services for kids with brain and spinal cord injuries
A new research project with collaboration partner, Children’s Health Queensland Hospital and
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World’s biggest beanie for brain injury awareness: NIISQ knit and knatter’s big impact
NIISQ recently hosted a lunch and learn session in our offices where we had the pleasure of
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NIISQ hosts lunch and learn on Physiotherapy Clinical Practice Guidelines for People with Spinal Cord Injury
NIISQ recently hosted a lunch and learn session in our offices where we had the pleasure of
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 participants