QDN’s response to release of ninth annual National Shelter-SGS Economics and Planning Rental Affordability Index

15th November 2023Advocacy, Housing

  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

Living with invisible disability

12th May 2023Advocacy, General, General News

  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

26th April 2023Advocacy

  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

JOINT LETTER – Putting the care back into healthcare

4th May 2022Advocacy, Election, General News, Health

  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