Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Before you apply You must be a QDN member to become a QDN Member Consultant. If you are not a QDN member, please apply now by clicking this link: https://qdn.org.au/membership/. It’s free! If you would like support to complete a member application, please contact us by email at qdn@qdn.org.au or phone 1300 363 783 QDN Member Consultant Requirements *I identify as a person with disability, or as a family member or carer of a person with disabilityI am a QDN member, or have applied to become a QDN member (Membership is free)I am willing to attend training (if required) to learn about being a QDN Member ConsultantI am happy to meet new people and give lived experience adviceI meet the requirements to be paid. You can choose to be paid using a Statement by Supplier or by invoicing with an ABN. If you invoice with an ABN, you'll need Public Liability Insurance. We'll provide more information about these payment options during the onboarding process.Application questions Important Note: You do not need formal qualifications or previous consulting experience to work with QDN. If you have lived experience and a willingness to contribute, we will support you and help you build the confidence to share your knowledge. All consultants are paid for their time.. Name *FirstLastBest contact phone number *Your email address *If you do not currently have an email address you can get a free one at https://support.google.com/mail/answer/56256?hl=en – just copy and paste this link into your search engineDate of birth *DD/MM/YYYYWhat is your gender identity?WomanManNon-binaryPrefer not to sayOtherPlease tell us your type of disability *Please let us know your accessibility requirements (if any):We want you to be able to fully participate in QDN consultancy work. How does your lived experience of disability inform your interest in becoming a QDN Member consultant? (This might include experiences of paid work or volunteering, advocacy or community inclusion). (Optional) - Upload other documents to share with us to support your application - (For example resume, portfolio, show reel, certificates, etc.). Drag & Drop Files, Choose Files to Upload You can upload up to 5 files. (Optional) Share a link to your public profile or work. (For example: LinkedIn, social media account, YouTube channel or other work).Consulting areas QDN has a diverse team of people with disability from across Queensland who bring a broad range of lived expertise. QDN member consultant's insights are vital in helping businesses, organisations, and government become more inclusive and accessible. Some of the opportunities include: Advisory & feedback: Participating in advisory groups, consultations, and community engagements. Being part of co-design workshops and user-testing new products. Public speaking: Sharing your story and expertise with various audiences. Industry expertise: Providing specific advice on sectors like housing, transport, or digital skills. Your answers to the questions below will not impact the success of your application. However if you do become a consultant with QDN, they will help us match you with opportunities. What types of consultancy opportunities are you interested in?Focus groups, workshops or consultationsAdvisory groups, reference groups, committees or boardsPublic speaking, training or facilitationOnline engagement activitiesUser testing products and servicesService design and co-design projectsNot sure yetOtherSelect all that applyIf you selected "Other" above, please give more detail.What topics do you feel comfortable sharing your lived experience, knowledge or expertise about?HealthHousingThird ChoiceTransportEmployment and Workplace InclusionEmergency Management and Disaster PreparednessCommunity Participation and InclusionDigital Accessibility and TechnologyJustice SystemSport and RecreationOtherPlease select all that applyIf you selected "Other" above, please give more detail.To help us match consultants with opportunities, you may choose to tell us about communities, identities or lived experiences that are important to you. AboriginalTorres Strait IslanderLGBTQIA+ (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Intersex, Asexual +)Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD)Refugee backgroundParent or caregiverFamily member of a person with disabilitySpeak language/s other than English (please list in "Other")OtherIf you selected "Other" above, please give more detail.To help us match consultants with opportunities, please let us know if you use any of the following:Manual wheelchairPower wheelchairMobility scooterRollator walker, walking frame or walking caneWhite cane (blind or low vision)AuslanExperience working with or alongside an assistance animal or guide dogScreen reader technologyAssistive technology for communicationOtherIf you selected "Other" above, please give more detail.If you answered "Yes" to the use of a screen reader or assistive technology for communication, please tell us what tools you use:Screen reader (such as JAWS, NVDA or VoiceOver)Screen magnification (such as ZoomText)Keyboard navigation (using the keyboard instead of a mouse)Voice control or voice-to-textCommunication device or communication appBraille display or Braille outputAdapted switchesHead pointer or head mouseMouth stickOtherPlease select all that apply, and/or add your own.If you selected "Other" above, please give more detail. Is there anything else you'd like to share with us? What happens next? Thank you for applying to become a QDN Member Consultant. You should receive a confirmation email shortly. A member of the QDN team will then be in touch within the next 5 business days to discuss your application. If your application is successful, you will be invited to complete the steps required to become a QDN Member Consultant. Please note that acceptance as a QDN Member Consultant does not guarantee selection for every opportunity. Consultants are matched to projects based on their skills, experience, interests and availability. Contact QDN at 1300 363 783 if you have any questions about the QDeNgage initiative. I understand that acceptance as a QDN Member Consultant does not mean that I will automatically be selected as a representative or consultant for each QDeNgage opportunity that arises. QDeNgage will provide members of QDeNgage with information about engagement opportunities as they arise, invite interested members to apply and undertake an additional selection process to match representative and consultant skills, knowledge and experience to the role and responsibilities required by business, department or organisation.NameSubmit
