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.
Advocacy
QDN’s response to release of ninth annual National Shelter-SGS Economics and Planning Rental Affordability Index
QDN’s response to release of ninth annual National Shelter-SGS Economics and Planning Rental Affordability Index The ninth annual National Shelter-SGS Economics and Planning Rental Affordability Index has just been released. The report shares information about the current state of rental affordability across Australia. The report has revealed that rental affordability has worsened in every … Read More
National Reconciliation Week – A yarn with Uncle Willie Prince
National Reconciliation Week – A yarn with Uncle Willie Prince The theme for the 2023 National Reconciliation Week, Be a Voice for Generations, encourages us all to be a voice for reconciliation in tangible ways in our everyday lives – where we live, work and socialise. For the work of generations past, and the … Read More
Living with invisible disability
Living with invisible disability When we think about disability, we usually picture someone in a wheelchair or with a guide dog. However, 90% of the 4.4 million people with disability in Australia are living with invisible disability. An invisible disability is a disability that you cannot see. Sometimes it can be easy to … Read More
The importance of accessible smoke alarms for deaf renters
The importance of accessible smoke alarms for deaf renters Queenslanders with Disability Network (QDN) member Lee* knows from personal experience the importance of being able to make minor modifications to rental properties. Lee is deaf and cannot hear conventional smoke alarms, fortunately, there are smoke alarms specifically designed for people who are deaf or … Read More
QDN e-News Video Update – July Week 1
QDN e-News Video Update – July 2022 Week 1
QDN e-News Video Update – June Week 3
QDN e-News Video Update – June 2022 Week 3
QDN e-News Video Update – May Week 3
QDN e-News Video Update – May 2022 Week 3
JOINT LETTER – Putting the care back into healthcare
Joint open statement to all Federal election political parties and candidates from Queensland-based consumer, community and clinician groups. The issues we are raising are held by healthcare stakeholders in all jurisdictions across Australia. Our health and healthcare systems affect all of us and the health and wellbeing of Queenslanders impacts on everyone and everything … Read More
National Day of Action – Defend our NDIS Morning Tea
National Day of Action – Defend our NDIS Morning Tea On Thursday April 28, we will be coming together with people from all across Australia and taking action to make sure the NDIS is at the top of the agenda this federal election. We are holding a morning tea on this day. The more … Read More
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