See Me. Hear Me. Respect Me. campaign resources for children and young people

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Communication is essential for everyone, especially in healthcare. Yet for many young people with disability, it can often feel as though the conversation is happening around them, rather than with them. In the next phase of Queensland Health’s disability awareness campaign, See Me. Hear Me. Respect Me., the voices of young people have been heard — and their message is clear: they want to be active participants in their care.

Young people with disability deserve to be heard, respected, and meaningfully involved in decisions about their health. When health professionals engage with them as partners, it not only improves their experience but also leads to more effective treatment and stronger, more trusting relationships.

Research shows that when young people with disability receive the right support early on, they are more likely to grow into adults who feel confident advocating for themselves and require less assistance.

The See Me. Hear Me. Respect Me. campaign is about building stronger relationships and improving healthcare for everyone. It’s an initiative that helps bridge the communication gap — ensuring young people with disability are not only heard, but truly understood and respected.