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Have Your Say Consultation for Assessing Fitness to Drive Standards Consultation is now open for the review of the 2022 Edition of the Assessing Fitness to Drive Standards. This consultation aims to create a nationally consistent basis for assessing and managing fitness to drive for people with medical conditions or functional limitations. It will also provide an opportunity to give feedback on issues, opportunities for improvement … Read More
https://youtu.be/NK1NYSGzOmY QDN Engagement National Reconciliation Week QDN hosted an event to celebrate National Reconciliation Week (NRW) 2026 and the theme of “All In”. Indigenous leaders and non-indigenous leaders from across the disability sector came together to hear from amazing speakers and connect with others at this important event. QDN recognises and celebrates the important role that First Nations people … Read More
Have Your Say NDIS Amendment (Securing the NDIS for Future Generations) Bill The Australian Government has announced a consultation for the NDIS Amendment (Securing the NDIS for Future Generations) Bill 2026. The consultation will run until Friday 29 May with a report due to be released on Tuesday 16 June. To access a summary of … Read More
https://youtu.be/BjcSKzvnL8Q Key Updates Minister Butler’s announcements 22 April 2026 QDN recognises that the recent announcements outline a significant set of reforms that will have impact on the everyday supports people with disability need to live and be part of their communities. This includes supports that enable people to get to work, attend appointments, and maintain connections with … Read More
Have Your Say Epilepsy in Australia Inquiry The Community Affairs References Committee currently has an open inquiry into epilepsy in Australia. The inquiry is seeking feedback on: Challenges to being diagnosed and receiving treatment Impact of drug-resistant epilepsy on the lives and finances pf Australians Community awareness of epilepsy and treatments Barriers in receiving support post diagnosis … Read More
QDN Engagement QDN Emerging Leaders Program Launch Now in its sixth year, QDN’s Emerging Leaders program started strong with 2026 participants gathering from around Queensland for day one of the program. QDN’s Emerging Leaders program is focused on building the leadership credentials of people with disability to lead and influence change in their own lives and … Read More
QDN Engagement 2026 QDN Emerging Leaders The 2026 QDN Emerging Leaders came together this month on 11 & 12 March for their induction to the program. Leaders from across Queensland gathered in Brisbane to meet each other and learn more about QDN and the 2026 program. QDN’s Emerging Leaders program is an opportunity for people with disability across Queensland to learn about advocacy as well as undertake their own advocacy over the course … Read More
Have your say Public Consultations in this edition include: New Commonwealth Individual Disability Advocacy Program , NDIS Evidence Advisory Committee Consultation – Part 2 , Administration of the NDIS Inquiry, Queensland Civil and Administrative Tribunal (QCAT) Act Review and more
Have your say Public Consultations in this edition include: New Commonwealth Individual Disability Advocacy Program , NDIS Evidence Advisory Committee Consultation – Part 2 , Administration of the NDIS Inquiry, Queensland Civil and Administrative Tribunal (QCAT) Act Review and more
Have Your Say New Public Consultations Specialist Disability Accommodation Design Standard Review The NDIS has commenced a review of Specialist Disability Accommodation design standards. The review is looking at: how well the design requirements meet participant needs ways to improve safety, accessibility and quality new technologies and sustainability how and when the new SDA Design … Read More
