As Queensland transitions to the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS), the Queensland Government are reviewing the Disability Services Act 2006 to ensure there are laws in place to reflect the changing landscape of how supports for people with disability are funded and delivered across Australia.
The Queensland Government want to hear from Queenslanders about their experiences of living in, owning or managing rental properties.
This is an opportunity have your say on how to improve renting for everyone.
QDN and QCOSS continue to hold community forums around the state to bring together all parts of the community to look at how we create truly inclusive and accessible communities. Over 70 people, including people with disability, broader community, service providers and government attended the two day Changing Lives, Changing
Congratulations to Deception Bay Local Support Group for hosting yet another very successful Expo Celebrating Disability Awareness on 13 September 2018 at Market Square Deception Bay. The Deception Bay LSG were successful in receiving $1900 sponsorship from the Moreton Bay Regional Council, with 17 stall holders joining in the
I start my report this month with an acknowledgement to Mike Duggan. Mike passed away on 24 September, peacefully at his home but unexpectedly. Mike made significant contributions to a number of organisations during his life, including Community Resource Unit, Queensland Advocacy Incorporated, Lifestyle Options,
QDN was deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Mike Duggan on Monday 24 September, 2018. Mike made significant contributions to a number of organisations during his life, including Community Resource Unit, Queensland Advocacy Incorporated, Lifestyle Options, Queensland Disability Housing Coalition and QDN. He was a foundational member of QDN, being a member of the original Interim Steering Committee and post QDN’s Incorporation, Mike served as Vice President on the Management
Dear QDN Members
Please click on the link below to read important information for QDN members about the 2018 Annual General Meeting.
Link to 2018 AGM information for members
Please contact QDN on 1300 363 783 or Ask QDN if you have any queries.
Queenslanders with Disability Network (QDN) welcomes the announcement of a Royal Commission into Aged Care, and that the Royal Commission will include people with disability who live in nursing homes. There are numbers of people with disability who reside in nursing homes, including
QDN was pleased to co-host with Griffith University, the launch of the Hot Topics Local Support Group Digital Stories as part of Disability Action Week on Tuesday 11 September 2018. The digital stories are a collection of individual and group
Disability Action Week is being held from 9 to 15 September 2018 with the theme ‘An all abilities Queensland: everybody has a role to play’. Disability Action Week is held annually in September with the aim of empowering people with disability, raising awareness of disability issues, and improving access and inclusion throughout the wider community.