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
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QDN Policy E-News Friday 22 May 2026
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
E-News Thursday 7 May 2026
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
QDN Policy E-News Tuesday 21 April 2026
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
E-News Friday 10 April
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 Policy eNews Tuesday 17 March
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
eNews Monday 2 March
https://youtu.be/kZjeH6XVCUA QDN Engagement QDN at Australia’s Disability Strategy National Forum QDN CEO Michelle Moss and General Manager Steve Coulter recently attended Australia’s Disability Strategy National Forum, a national event bringing together people with disability, community leaders, allies, families, carers, supporters, and governments. The forum focused on two key areas of health and safeguarding. It provided an important opportunity to share ideas, learn from what’s working across … Read More
QDN Policy eNews Thursday 19 February
Have Your Say Voice of Queenslanders with Disability Survey 2026 – Now Open Your Voice Matters. The 2026 Voice of Queenslanders with Disability Survey is now open. Complete the survey and help improve disability supports and services across Queensland. This survey is for: people with disability carers family members people who support someone with disability, and disability sector … Read More
eNews Monday 2 February
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_gRdc7Kb-aU QDN Engagement QCommunicators We are calling for more Expressions of Interest for the QCommunicators Working Group 2026. (If you have already applied there is no need to reapply) Applications close Friday 27 February 2026. QCommunicators: Overview Communication is fundamental to everything we do at QDN and our motto of ‘nothing about us without us’ is at the core. Alongside … Read More
eNews Wednesday 21 January
What’s on? QDN Member Feedback Survey Winners QDN would like to thank all members who completed the Member Feedback Survey – your input is extremely valuable and will help shape the future of QDN. We would also like to congratulate the four survey winners who were drawn following the completion of the member survey period. These survey winners reside across various regions of Queensland … Read More