Latest Queensland Health COVID-19 update – 31 July 2020
With the recent increase in COVID-19 cases, the Queensland Government has announced extra restrictions for residential aged care facilities in the Metro South Region and neighboring suburbs
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JobSeeker payment to be reduced
The Federal Government yesterday announced that the Coronavirus Supplement will be reduced to $250 per fortnight from 25 September and will be kept in place until December 2020.
National Disability Research Partnership (NDRP) opportunity
The National Disability Research Partnership (NDRP) have asked us to share an opportunity they have for two people with disability and expertise in advocacy to join the NDRP Working Party.
New parking reforms announced that will benefit Queenslanders with disability
QDN commends the Palaszczuk Government on reforms passed this week which make those with vision loss eligible for disability parking permits for the first time. This reform will be supported by the doubling of the existing fine for drivers who illegally use disability parking spaces. These changes come into effect from 31 August 2020.
Call for Expressions of Interest for QDN Board of Directors
QDN is a company limited by guarantee, governed by a Board of Directors, who are people with disability. We are with, and for, all people with disability and ensure those with limited or no voice are heard and valued. We believe in, and model, a human rights approach that recognises disability as a social issue. We are committed to the
NDIS Commission Survey – have your say!
The Australian Parliament’s Joint Standing Committee into the NDIS is holding an inquiry into the NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission. We want to know more about QDN member’s thoughts of and experiences with the Commission to inform our submission to the inquiry.
QDN will use the responses to this survey in its submission but will de-identify any quotes. If you have any concerns, please contact QDN at qdn@qdn.org.au or call on 1300 363 783. The survey closes Monday, 27 July 2020.
E-Blast: Vale Philia Polites
QDN is deeply saddened at the passing of Philia Polites on 2 July, 2020. Philia has contributed greatly to QDN in many ways over the years. Philia was an inspirational person, great mentor and a person who
QDN Board Director Sharon Boyce appointed to NDIS Independent Advisory Council
We are proud to announce the appointment of QDN Board Director Sharon Boyce to the NDIS Independent Advisory Council (IAC), which was formed in 2013 to represent the voice of participants in
COVID-19 update: Stage 3 easing of restrictions from Friday 3 July
Queensland is slowly easing COVID-19 restrictions. We are getting more freedom to travel, catch up with family and friends and join in more activities.
QDN Office re-opening 6 July
Our community has been through a lot over the last few months, and all of us are looking forward to getting back to some face-to-face connection with members. Though we’ve enjoyed our telephone and video chats with you all, we are delighted to let you know that from Monday 6 July 2020 QDN will be re-opening our office in Brisbane, during our normal opening hours of