Federal Budget summary 2022 The Federal government released their first budget on Tuesday 25th October. This summary provides a high level overview of the key announcements for members. Disability and Housing had significant focus in the budget, however there is little immediate relief to reduce the cost of living for people on Disability Support Pensions, … Read More
Media releases
Taxi Subsidy Scheme and Lift Payment
Taxi Subsidy Scheme and Lift Payment The Taxi Subsidy Scheme (TSS) subsidises taxi travel—half of the total fare, up to a maximum of $30 per trip—for people with severe disabilities. TSS pays half the value of a member’s taxi fare, up to a maximum fare of $60. There is no limit on the number of … Read More
Open letter – Disability Sector Calls For Pre-Election Commitments To Improve Disability Emergency and Disaster Support
Disability Sector Calls for Pre-Election Commitments to Improve Disability Emergency and Disaster Support Thursday 31 March 2022: A coalition of 40 leading disability rights, advocacy and peak body organisations has endorsed a pre-election open letter to politicians across the country demanding a new approach and more resources for improving disaster and emergency responses … Read More
Patron of Queenslanders with Disability Network
Patron of Queenslanders with Disability Network (QDN) Governor of Queensland, Her Excellency the Honourable Dr Jeannette Young AC PSM QDN is proud to announce, in the year that we celebrate our 20th year anniversary, the Governor of Queensland as our Patron. In her role as Patron, Her Excellency the Honourable Dr Jeannette Young AC … Read More
Open Letter to Commonwealth and State governments calling for immediate actions
OPEN LETTER – Commonwealth and State Governments called on for immediate actions required to prioritise COVID-19 safety measures for Queenslanders with disability QDN and Health Consumers Queensland have forwarded a letter to Commonwealth and State disability and health ministers from both organisations, along with allies from across the disability and health sectors, seeking vital supplies, … Read More
Media Release: Targeted Outreach Project rolls out in Brisbane and Gold Coast
Media Release: Targeted Outreach Project rolls out in Brisbane and Gold Coast Queenslanders with Disability Network (QDN) a state-wide organisation of, by, and for people with diverse disability are proud to announce that the ‘Targeted Outreach Project’ has been rolled out today, 8 November 2021, by the Honourable Craig Crawford MP, Minister for … Read More
Media Release: Disability inclusive and disaster resilient Queensland Communities: Toolkit and Resource Showcase
Media Release: Disability inclusive and disaster resilient Queensland Communities: Toolkit and Resource Showcase On Tuesday 12 October 2021, the Honourable Leanne Enoch Minister for Communities and Housing, Minister for Digital Economy and Minister for the Arts and Honourable Craig Crawford MP, Minister for Seniors, Disability Services and Minister for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Partnerships … Read More
Media Release: COVID-19 vaccinations for people with disability
Media Release: COVID-19 vaccinations for people with disability Queenslanders with Disability Network (QDN) is calling on the Commonwealth and State/Territory Governments to work together to urgently implement the national vaccination plan and strategy to ensure we do not continue to leave people with disability behind in the COVID vaccine rollout. QDN Board of Directors Chair, Mr … Read More
Media Release: Queenslanders with Disability Network launches new website.
Media Release: Queenslanders with Disability Network launches new website Today, the Hon. Craig Crawford MP, Minister for Seniors, Disability Services and Minister for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Partnerships launched QDN’s new website at Parliament House. At the launch Minister Crawford said “I am pleased to launch QDN’s new website today. It’s really important that Queenslanders … Read More
Media Release: Targeted Outreach Project rolls out in new regions today
Media Release: Targeted Outreach Project rolls out in new regions today The Targeted Outreach Project, which supports people with disability into the NDIS, rolls out in South-east Queensland from today, 6 September 2021. Minister for Seniors and Disability Services and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Partnerships Craig Crawford MP announced the launch of the initiative … Read More