Digital Inclusion workshops
QDN's Digital Inclusion workshops are supporting people with disability to develop their digital literacy skills and understanding.
Inclusive Disaster Resilience Events
Upcoming inclusive disaster resilience community forums in the Somerset and Scenic Rim regions
Peer Support Group meetings
Looking for a place to connect, meet new people, find out more about topics of interest like NDIS, navigating hospitals and healthcare or housing. Come along to one of QDN’s Peer Support Groups.
Townsville Digital Inclusion Workshops27th July 2022Townsville Digital Inclusion Workshops Need to learn the skills to access information online during a disaster? Our digital inclusion program can help! These workshops are for people with disability to: learn essential digital skills, get facts and information in times of emergency, have access to essential goods, services and support like food, medicine, healthcare, support stay connected to family, friends and workers. Being online is really important during emergencies and disasters. We will ... Read More
Inclusive Disaster Resilience Events21st July 2022Inclusive Disaster Resilience Events Join QDN for a series of inclusive disaster resilience events in five Queensland communities. Do you want to work together to create a more inclusive and disaster resilient community? QDN, with project partners The University of Sydney and the Community Services Industry Alliance (CSIA) are bringing a series of two-day inclusive community resilience events to five communities across Queensland over the next two years as part of the Building Inclusive ... Read More
Visioning Forum – For people with disability – Online Event25th May 2022Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games Visioning Forum A legacy of a more accessible and inclusive Queensland for all…. On Monday 13 June, we held the Brisbane 2032 Games Visioning Forum. With over 70 participants the Forum was opened by the Hon Stirling Hinchliffe MP, Minister for Tourism, Innovation and Sport and Minister Assisting the Premier on Olympics and Paralympics Sport and Engagement. Three speakers, including two former Paralympians Geoff Trappett and Karni Liddell ... Read More
Online Election Forum – Queensland Event21st April 2022Online Election Forum Queensland Event – 4 May 2022 The Federal Election is on 21 May 2022, it is an important one, especially to people with disability, their families, and workers. The Online Election Forum was held on the 4th of May and representatives from key parties attended the forum. Questions put forward in the chat by those that attended the forum, were provided to the candidates for a response after the event. We will publish the responses as they come in. Read the forum ... Read More
Disability Election Forum – Cairns Event20th April 2022Disability Election Forum Cairns Event The Federal Election is on 21 May 2022, it is an important one, especially to people with disability, their families and workers. The past two years have demonstrated the need to elect a future Federal Government who will listen and to lead with vision to deliver full inclusion and participation of people with disability as citizens within our communities. Come along to a local forum and hear how the key political parties standing in our electorate, will ... Read More
Digital Inclusion Project workshops in Brisbane1st April 2022Need to learn the skills to access information online during a disaster? Our digital inclusion program can help! There will be four workshops that will support people to learn the skills they need to access information online during a disaster. They will be held at both: Bardon Neighbourhood Centre and, New Farm Neighbourhood Centre. These workshops are for people with disability to: learn essential digital skills, get facts and information in times of emergency, have access to essential ... Read More- Digital Inclusion Project workshops at Gailes Community House15th March 2022Need to learn the skills to access information online during a disaster? Our digital inclusion program can help! There are four workshops that we run from Gailes Community House to support people to learn the skills they need to access information online during a disaster. These workshops are for people with disability to: learn essential digital skills, get facts and information in times of emergency, have access to essential goods, services and support like food, medicine, healthcare, ... Read More
COVID CONVERSATION – Current COVID-19 Situation – What’s changed?9th February 2022COVID CONVERSATION – Current COVID-19 Situation – What’s changed? Managing my treatment and care in COVID-19 Join us for our next COVID Conversation When: Thursday 17 February Time: 11am to 12pm (Brisbane time) Where: Online event – We will send Zoom details after you have registered This free online information session is for people with disability and their families. It will cover information about testing, what to do and who to call if you or your support ... Read More
QDN Free Member Event – Transport Matters – Advocacy and Inclusion26th November 2021QDN Member Event Transport Matters – Advocacy and Inclusion QDN is hosting a series of online workshops for QDN members on key issues that matter to people with disability. This workshop is for QDN members who want to learn more about the legislation and standards that govern and guide our transport accessibility and inclusion. Geoff Trappett from Inclusion Moves will deliver a two-hour workshop for members interested in getting more information and growing their knowledge, skills and ... Read More
QDN Member Events – The NDIS: 2021 in review and the way forward to improve in 202224th November 2021QDN Member Events – The NDIS: 2021 in review and the way forward to improve in 2022 It’s been a big year for the NDIS. From independent assessments to increased powers for the Federal Government. There have been a lot of changes to the scheme talked about in just 12 months. So, at the end of a very busy year, where did the NDIS end up? And most importantly, where do we want to see the NDIS go in 2022? This is an online forum for QDN members and supporters to wrap up the year that’s ... Read More
Disability Action Week Event 202122nd November 2021Disability Action Week Event 2021 Disability Action Week is held annually and raises awareness of how Queenslanders can play their own role in creating an all abilities Queensland. This year’s theme ‘Workforce diversity – open up to opportunity’, focuses on employment opportunities for people with disability and benefits of an inclusive workforce. The week runs from 5 to 11 December 2021. QDN will be hosting an event to celebrate this week. The online forum will discuss topics on ... Read More
International Day of People with Disability Online Global Event 18th November 2021Online event for people with an intellectual disability: International Day of People with Disability Online Global Event QDN’s Brisbane and Gold Coast Hot Topics peer support groups for people with an intellectual disability and New Vision Advocates from Canada invite people with an intellectual disability to be a part of an international online event to celebrate International Day of People with Disability 2021. This online event is for people with an intellectual disability to join ... Read More
