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 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
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Spinal cord injury guidelines now available for physiotherapists
Guidelines to enhance and standardise care for people with spinal cord injury (SCI) are now
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