QDN e-News Update – 19 November 2024 https://youtu.be/ivELOrIdIDA Instructions for downloading the video transcript Open the video in YouTube. Click on ‘More Options’ (three dots below the video on the right-hand side). Select ‘Open Transcript’ from the drop-down menu that appears. Once you click ‘Open Transcript’, copy and paste all the lines of text to an editor of your choice to have a complete transcript that you can edit. Annual General Meeting 2024 QDN’s AGM was held last Saturday ... Read More

QDN e-News Update – 25 October 2024 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iBBpexcocBQ Instructions for downloading the video transcript Open the video in YouTube. Click on ‘More Options’ (three dots below the video on the right-hand side). Select ‘Open Transcript’ from the drop-down menu that appears. Once you click ‘Open Transcript’, copy and paste all the lines of text to an editor of your choice to have a complete transcript that you can edit. All you need to know – State Election 26 ... Read More

QDN e-News Update – 4 October 2024 https://youtu.be/TyJ1XewGNW4 Instructions for downloading the video transcript Open the video in YouTube. Click on ‘More Options’ (three dots below the video on the right-hand side). Select ‘Open Transcript’ from the drop-down menu that appears. Once you click ‘Open Transcript’, copy and paste all the lines of text to an editor of your choice to have a complete transcript that you can edit. Queensland Disability Stakeholder Engagement and Co-Design ... Read More

New registration system for the NDIS – response to Provider and Workforce Registration Taskforce  Minister Shorten has today announced the government’s response to the advice provided in the NDIS Provider and Workforce Registration Taskforce Final Report. Platform providers, Support Coordinators, and Supported Independent Living (SIL) providers will soon all be required to register with the NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission. The changes will occur under the current registration model ... Read More

Consultation for Foundational Supports announced  The Department of Social Services has announced that public consultation for Foundational Supports is starting this month. Foundational Supports are specific supports that would be available outside the NDIS to help people with disability, and their families and carers.  Consultation will help to inform the design of supports for people with disability outside of the NDIS and how they can best be delivered. The Department wants to hear from ... Read More

Thanks for your Interest and Involvement Thank you to everyone for your interest and involvement in the consultation process on proposed changes from the Disability Services (Restrictive Practices) and Other Legislation Amendment Bill. We received an overwhelming number of applications to be part of the consultation process and QDN is encouraged to see so much interest in proposed reforms to the authorisation framework for restrictive practices in Queensland. Your voice and unique views and ... Read More

QDN e-News Update – 4 September 2024 https://youtu.be/NUHbqNhyWLw Instructions for downloading the video transcript Open the video in YouTube. Click on ‘More Options’ (three dots below the video on the right-hand side). Select ‘Open Transcript’ from the drop-down menu that appears. Once you click ‘Open Transcript’, copy and paste all the lines of text to an editor of your choice to have a complete transcript that you can edit. QDN’s 2024 Queensland Government Election Platform  As ... Read More

  Joint Statement on the Health of People with Intellectual Disability We seek commitments for action on the stark health inequalities facing the 100,000 Queenslanders who have intellectual disability. With their close families, this is over 400,000 voters. This is a joint statement from Queenslanders with Disability Network (QDN), Queensland Centre of Excellence in Autism and Intellectual Disability Health (QCEAIDH), Australasian Society for Intellectual Disability (ASID) Queensland ... Read More

Expert Disability Housing Advisory Panel Applications closed at 5pm on 6 September 2024. The Department of Housing, Local Government, Planning and Public Works (DHLGPPW) and Queenslanders with Disability Network (QDN) have sought expressions of interest from interested people to join the Expert Disability Housing Advisory Panel. This is a unique opportunity to be a part of a shared governance forum to oversee housing for people with disability in Queensland. Partnering for inclusive housing ... Read More

QDN e-News Update – 6 August 2024 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gvum61c3aFM Instructions for downloading the video transcript Open the video in YouTube. Click on ‘More Options’ (three dots below the video on the right-hand side). Select ‘Open Transcript’ from the drop-down menu that appears. Once you click ‘Open Transcript’, copy and paste all the lines of text to an editor of your choice to have a complete transcript that you can edit. 2024 Queensland Disability Conference – ... Read More

QDN e-News Update – 14 June 2024 https://youtu.be/pyeFCjFzeII Instructions for downloading the video transcript Open the video in YouTube. Click on ‘More Options’ (three dots below the video on the right-hand side). Select ‘Open Transcript’ from the drop-down menu that appears. Once you click ‘Open Transcript’, copy and paste all the lines of text to an editor of your choice to have a complete transcript that you can edit. Launch of Game Changers Report QDN was pleased to launch the ... Read More

2024-25 Federal Budget key points On Tuesday 14 May 2024, Treasurer Jim Chalmers handed down the Federal Budget for 2024 with a range of key elements affecting people with disability. Read the 2024 Federal Budget here. Key points include:  NDIS & the disability sector   $468.7 million for the scheme over four years, which includes:   $214 million over two years to fight fraud and to co-design NDIS reforms with people with disability.   $160.7 million to upgrade the NDIS Quality and ... Read More

QDN e-News Update – 17 May 2024 https://youtu.be/O8_tHf-paU8 Instructions for downloading the video transcript Open the video in YouTube. Click on ‘More Options’ (three dots below the video on the right-hand side). Select ‘Open Transcript’ from the drop-down menu that appears. Once you click ‘Open Transcript’, copy and paste all the lines of text to an editor of your choice to have a complete transcript that you can edit. Welcome back to another edition of the QDN e-News.  2024-25 Budget ... Read More

QDN e-News Update – 24 April 2024 https://youtu.be/XfpMMgBYdac Instructions for downloading the video transcript Open the video in YouTube. Click on ‘More Options’ (three dots below the video on the right-hand side). Select ‘Open Transcript’ from the drop-down menu that appears. Once you click ‘Open Transcript’, copy and paste all the lines of text to an editor of your choice to have a complete transcript that you can edit. Welcome back to another edition of the QDN e-News.  QDN member ... Read More

Getting the NDIS Back on Track Bill – information for QDN members The following is provided as a summary of the information provided by Commonwealth Government. In the coming week, QDN will provide further information to members. What are the key points? On 27 March 2024 new NDIS legislation was introduced to Parliament. The bill proposes significant policy reform which will impact NDIS participants. This legislation is based on the recommendations from the NDIS Review. There will be ... Read More