Disability Action Week
Disability Action Week is being held from 9 to 15 September 2018 with the theme ‘An all abilities Queensland: everybody has a role to play’. Disability Action Week is held annually in September with the aim of empowering people with disability, raising awareness of disability issues, and improving access and inclusion throughout the wider community.
QDN is holding two main events for Disability Action week. Here are the details if you live in these locations.
Discovering Disability and Diversity Awareness and Community Networking Day – Educating Everyone Event
QDN will hold a Discovering Disability and Diversity Awareness and Community Networking Day: Educating Everyone event during Disability Action Week in September. This event, funded by Department of Communities, Disability Services and Seniors – Disability Community Event Grant, will bring together different groups, including local GPs, allied health professionals and advocacy groups who work together to help support NDIS participants. Toowoomba Council staff, different parent groups and anyone who is interested in an inclusive Queensland is welcome to join the event.
Date and time: Wednesday 12 September from 10:00am – 1:00pm
Venue: Level 3 Toowoomba library and the Village Green area.
Deception Bay Local Support Group event
A new and exciting expo celebrating Disability Awareness in our community and beyond by the QDN Deception Bay Local Support Group. Find out about user friendly technology and support, energy grants and concessions, NDIS Get Ready workshops, community engagement plus there will be lots of prizes and giveaways. Entry is FREE.
Date and time: Thursday 13 September 10:00am – 2:00pm
Venue: MKT Square Shopping Centre, Deception Bay