Bi-monthly update – March 2019

Please click below to listen to an audio of a shortened version of the March 2019 e-bulletin.

From the Chairperson

The Federal Election is just a few months away. QDN has prepared a Federal Election Platform document outlining the key issues for Queenslanders with disability.  The document will come out this week. Almost one in every five Queenslanders has a disability, that’s almost 900,000 people, and only approximately 91,000 of these people are expected to enter the National Disability

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Bi-Monthly Update – January 2019

From the Chairperson

Welcome to 2019 and the first edition of the E-bulletin for the year. I hope that members and supporters enjoyed the festive season and ready for a big year ahead. This year is going to be busy and an important year for the voice of Queenslanders with disability. Firstly we have a federal election which looks set to be in May. People with disability want jobs, quality health care, affordable and

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Bi-monthly Update July 2018

From the Chairperson

The annual fanfare associated with the month of June means State budget time, and the 2018-2019 Queensland State Budget was handed down by the Palaszczuk Government. QDN, as one of 14 Community Services Peaks was part of the organisations hosting the Budget Breakfast organised by QCOSS at the Brisbane Convention Centre. It was positive to hear the Treasurer and Deputy Premier Jackie Trad give her overview of the budget and

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Bi-monthly update – May 2018

From the Chairperson

Welcome to our May eBulletin and as usual, there is lots going on for QDN, our members and people with disability.

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Bi-Monthly Update March 2018

From the Chairperson

I was pleased to be able to present at the Office of Small Business Forum on 27 March about what people with disability want as customers of the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS).

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Bi-Monthly Update – January 2018

From the Chairperson

Welcome to 2018!  QDN was pleased to welcome both the State and Commonwealth Ministers for Disability on 18 January to officially open QDN’s new office in Spring Hill and launch the digital story

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Bi-Monthly Update November 2017

From the Chairperson

As QDN’s Chairperson, I would like to congratulate QDN members, Board of Directors, staff and supporters on our very successful AGM and 15^th anniversary celebration at Brisbane City Hall on 28

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E-Blast: 2017 Queensland State Election – QDN Member and Supporter kit to talk with local candidates

The 2017 Queensland election has been called for the 25^th of November, so we need to act fast to make sure our voices and disability issues are put firmly on the agenda this election