I know of a campaign by a group whom I had an interest with, who are advocating for the hidden disability sunflower to be recognised by Translink. However, I think we should take that campaign further, and push the Queensland Government to pass a law mandating that every business, whether Government run or private, recognise the symbol.
Its not just Translink that don’t recognise it, but other Gov departments don’t either including Queensland Police. So I think we should put any differences aside and work together on a big campaign to make it happen.
At Airtrain we are committed to making travel accessible and enjoyable for all our passengers, including those with both visible and invisible disabilities. As a participant in the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower scheme, lanyards and wristbands bearing the sunflower logo are available to customers and colleagues with a hidden disability. This is a subtle way of letting Airtrain staff know of any support or adjustments that passengers may need. Airtrain staff have also been trained to identify the sunflower logo, gain a deeper understanding of invisible disabilities and learn how to support sunflower wearers.