Central West Queensland Disability Support
Outback Independent Living
Supporting people with disability in Outback Queensland to belong and thrive.
Our Goals
Helping You Thrive in Your Community
OIL is the peak body for people with disability living in Central West Queensland.
We work across the Outback to help people access the NDIS, connect with services, and co-create local solutions that work in remote communities.
We support individuals, families, and carers to feel confident, capable, and connected — no matter where they live.
How We Help
What We Offer
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Apply for the NDIS
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Workshops and Events
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Referral for Support
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Disability Expo
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Housing Options
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Storytelling Series
The Stats
Facts and Impact
7
Regional
Council Areas
10,500+
People across Central West Queensland
0
Local Area Coordinator Partner Offices
1
NDIA Office across the Region
396,000+km2
Region Covered
Real Stories
Living the Good Life in the Bush
Real stories from people with disability living strong in Outback Queensland
Our storytelling series celebrates the strength, resilience, and everyday brilliance of people with disability in the bush.
From wheelchair treks across the Outback to quiet wins at home and work — these are stories of community, culture, and courage.
Created in partnership with BushTV and funded through the Gambling Community Benefit Fund, these high-quality short films share what it means to live well, live proud, and live local.
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There were no advertised respite or accommodation vacancies within 500km of Longreach.
— ‘A feasibility study for accommodation and respite services for people with a disability in Longreach and RAPAD Region’. Commssioned by WQPHN for OIL, 2019
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Adam Ballard is somewhat of a local celebrity in his small outback Queensland town. The Longreach local goes everywhere with a smile, helps the local footy and race clubs and is a rodeo fanatic. (Supplied: Paula Ballard)