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
Category: General News
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
e-Blast: More choice and flexibility with Specialist Disability Accommodation
On 18 June 2020, Minister for the NDIS, Stuart Robert, announced increased flexibility and choice in living arrangements for NDIS participants who have Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA) in their plans.
e-Blast: Some temporary COVID-19 NDIS policies ending from 1 July
As COVID-19 restrictions continue to ease, the Federal Minister for the NDIS, Stuart Robert, has announced that some NDIS policies, introduced to support providers and participants through the pandemic, will end from 1 July.
Information for Brisbane bus users
Transport and Main Roads (TMR) is pleased to advise that the first Help Phone has now been installed on Queen Street Bus Station (QSBS) Platform 2 between stops 2B and 2C, for a two month testing period ending Friday 7 August 2020.
Research assistant job for person with intellectual disability at Mater: EASY Health Project (Brisbane based)
Dear QDN Members and Supporters,
QDN is sending this information to members and supporters on behalf of Mater Research about a job Mater have. Please note this is not a QDN position and please contact Mater Research if you have any questions.
Open letter to QDN members and supporters
Like all of you, QDN directors, members and staff are deeply saddened and frustrated by the deaths of Willow Dunn and Ann Marie Smith and the discovery of two disabled teens locked in a squalid Brisbane bedroom.
QDN Members acknowledged in the Queen’s Birthday Honours List 2020
QDN is delighted that two of our members have been acknowledged in this year’s Queens Birthday Honours List for their tireless work for people with disability.