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Our Advocacy
We engage with members and allies to inform our positions across the key areas that are important to people with disability. We also provide submissions, representation and feedback to a range of Local, State and Commonwealth Government policy initiatives through active engagement with our members.
Our Work
Our activities, programs, and projects bring together Queenslanders with disability to forge relationships, build knowledge, lead change, and influence policy to build a more inclusive Queensland.
Our Events
We hold many events, forums, workshops and Peer Support Group meetings throughout the year. Visit our Events Calendar to find up to date information about future events, as well as stories from past events.
Become part of our community
Our network is made up of people living with a disability, those who support our mission, and businesses who support our community.
Become a QDN member
Membership is free!
QDN Membership is free and for a person with a disability that wants to keep up to date with what QDN is working on, getting the latest information about issues impacting people with disability or the disability sector.
Become a QDN supporter
Membership is free!
A QDN Supporter is for anyone that wants to keep up to date with what QDN is working on and get the latest information about issues impacting people with disability or the disability sector.
Become a QDN supporting organisation
Membership is only $35
Be a part of the community and stay up to date with Campaigns, receive newsletters and all disability updates.
Donate to QDN
Show your support
With your support, we can continue our work to be a voice for the more than 830,000 Queenslanders with disability.
Stories from our community
Uncle Willie Prince, storyteller, athlete and advocate for inclusive sport
Janelle Colquhoun championing access through lived experience
Sara-Ashlee Tait seeing solutions, not obstacles in sport
Our Advocacy
Queensland Disability Stakeholder Engagement and Co-Design Strategy
The Queensland Disability Stakeholder Engagement and Co-Design Strategy was developed by Queenslanders with Disability Network (QDN), in consultation with people with disability and the disability sector.
The Strategy supports delivery of the Queensland Disability Reform Framework and establishes structures to put people with disability and stakeholders at the heart of reform processes through co-design.
My Housing Options
The My Housing Options website is a practical Toolkit co-designed for people with disability and those who support them to explore, understand, and plan for their housing choices.
It provides information, videos, activities, and downloadable resources to guide someone through thinking about where they want to live, the support they may need, and how to take steps toward their housing goals.
Health
Advocating for a health system that delivers high quality care for people with disability.
NDIS
Helping our members have a say on how the NDIS works for them.
Housing
Accessible, affordable housing for people with disability.
Employment
Removing barriers to employment for people with disability.
Transport
A united voice on the rights of people with disability to access public transport.
Emergency planning
Making sure people with disability are included in disaster and emergency planning and response.
Latest News
QDN e-News – Wednesday 5 November
QDN e-News Update – Wednesday 22 October
QDN e-News Update – Wednesday 8 October
Our Vision
People with disability are active and valued citizens of Queensland.
Our Mission
Empowering people with disability to be fully included as citizens in the social and economic life of the community.