About QDN

We believe there should be nothing about us without us.

Queenslanders with Disability Network (QDN) is a state-wide organisation of, by, and for people with diverse disability.

QDN’s work is centred around a strong network of people across Queensland and almost 30 peer support groups which inform, connect, lead, and influence change.

All our work is focused on
disability rights and advocacy.

QDN is a not-for-profit organisation

We are a vibrant, active network of influencers, decision-makers, spokespeople, consultants, group members and peer leaders with a drive to make change happen. We also work on projects that align with our vision and mission around important issues in the lives of people with disability.

We believe it’s important to work together with communities, services, business, industry and government to lead and influence change.

Learn more about QDN

Our Vision and Direction

Nothing about us without us. We inform, connect, lead, and influence change.

Members

We are a member-based organisation. Members are at the centre of all that we do.

Our Board

Meet the board of directors. A diverse group of leaders with disability.

Our Staff

Meet the dedicated QDN team.

Stories from our community

Uncle Willie Prince, storyteller, athlete and advocate for inclusive sport

Uncle Willie Prince’s journey is as powerful as it is poignant. Born on the Cherbourg mission in Wakka Wakka country, he is a proud Kalkadoon man whose early separation from community shaped his resilience.

Janelle Colquhoun championing access through lived experience

For Janelle Colquhoun, music and sport have always gone hand in hand. A classically trained soprano who has performed on stages around the world, she also lives with disability, which has shaped her advocacy for inclusion.

Sara-Ashlee Tait seeing solutions, not obstacles in sport

“I am what they call a multi-sport athlete,” Sara begins. “I first started out in athletics as soon as I can remember. I played basketball, went to World Juniors for athletics, did Nationals in basketball, even joined the shadow squad for the under-25 Australian team.”