QDN holds many events, forums, workshops and Peer Support Group meetings throughout the year. Below you will find up to date information about future events, as well as stories from past events.
Upcoming Event Highlights
Brisbane Games 2032 - Visioning Forum
QDN are holding an online 'Visioning Forum - For Queenslanders with Disability'. The time to make this happen is now and we need your input!
Taxis and passengers with disability
QDN held a 'members only' online event around taxis and passengers with disability. We will let you know when the summary report is available.
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.
Digital Inclusion Workshops
There will be workshops held to support people to learn the skills they need to access information online during a disaster.
Events Calendar
Calendar of Events
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QDNY Peer Support Group
QDNY Peer Support Group
The QDNY Peer Support Group is a peer support group for people with disability. They meet online, on the last Monday of the month at 3 pm to 5 pm
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New Farm – Digital Inclusion Workshop #1
New Farm – Digital Inclusion Workshop #1
Need to learn the skills to access information online during a disaster? Our digital inclusion program can help! There will be four workshops held at both New Farm Neighbourhood Centre 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 […]
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MAC Group for over 65s
MAC Group for over 65s
Convened by Rachel Matthews the MAC group for over 65s is a peer support group for seniors with disability. The group meets on the first Wednesday of the month via Zoom.
1 event,
Taxis and passengers with disability
Taxis and passengers with disability
QDN is holding a 'members only' online event around taxis and passengers with disability. Come along and share your experiences and ideas. This online event will have speakers from: Queenslanders with Disability Network (QDN) Department of Transport and Main Roads Taxi Council Queensland Department of Seniors, Disability Services and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander […]
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Gympie Peer Support Group
Gympie Peer Support Group
The Gympie Peer Support Group is a peer support group for people with disability. It is run by people with disability for people with disability. The group is convened by Michael Condon and meet on the 1st Friday of the month. This months topic is:
Gold Coast Hot Topics Peer Support Group
Gold Coast Hot Topics Peer Support Group
Gold Coast Hot Topics is a peer support group for people with intellectual disability living on the Gold Coast. The group convened by Robert Ellis, is run by people with disability for people with disability. They meet on the first Friday of the month at the Southport Community Centre.
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New Farm – Digital Inclusion Workshop #2
New Farm – Digital Inclusion Workshop #2
Need to learn the skills to access information online during a disaster? Our digital inclusion program can help! There will be four workshops held at both New Farm Neighbourhood Centre 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 […]
2 events,
Normanton Peer Support Group
Normanton Peer Support Group
The Normanton Peer Support Group is a peer support group for people with disability who live in the Normanton area. They meet at the Caboolture Sports Club. The convenor is Matt McCracken. They meet face to face, on the second Wednesday of the month at 10:30 am to 12:30 pm. They meet at The Shire […]
Deception Bay Peer Support Group
Deception Bay Peer Support Group
The Deception Bay Peer Support is a group for people with disability living in the Deception Bay area. Christine White and Kevin Willis convene the group. They meet on the 2nd Wednesday of the month at the Deception Bay Community Hall - 2 Raymond Terrace Deception Bay
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Brisbane South Online Peer support Group
Brisbane South Online Peer support Group
The Brisbane South Online Peer support Group is for people with disability who live on Brisbane's south side. The group meet online, on the 2nd Saturday of the month.
1 event,
Gold Coast Peer Support Group
Gold Coast Peer Support Group
The Gold Coast Peer Support Group is for people with disability who live in the Gold Coast. They meet on the 2nd Friday of the month at the Nerang Library - Corner of White and Price Streets, Nerang The group convenor is Mark McGrath.
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New Farm – Digital Inclusion Workshop #3
New Farm – Digital Inclusion Workshop #3
Need to learn the skills to access information online during a disaster? Our digital inclusion program can help! There will be four workshops held at both New Farm Neighbourhood Centre 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 […]
3 events,
Brisbane Peer Support Group
Brisbane Peer Support Group
The Brisbane Peer Support Group is a group for people with disability who live in the Brisbane area. They meet both face to face at the QDN office and online via Zoom. The group is convened by Elisha Matthews and Lisa Mahony. Topic for first meeting is 'Planning for 2022'
Tablelands Peer Support Group
Tablelands Peer Support Group
The Tablelands Peer Support Group is a peer support group for people with disability. It is run by people with disability for people with disability. The group meet on the 3rd Wednesday of the month. They meet bi-monthly.
Brisbane North Peer Support Group
Brisbane North Peer Support Group
The Brisbane North Peer support Group is for people with disability who live on Brisbane's northside. The group is convened by Mark Edwards and Todd Winther. The group meet face to face, on the 3rd Wednesday of the month. Depending on COVID-19 restrictions the meeting may be moved to online.
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Parenting Peer Support Group
Parenting Peer Support Group
The Parenting Peer support Group is for parents of people with disability. The group meet face to face and online, on the 3rd Thursday of the month.
Toowoomba Peer Support Group
Toowoomba Peer Support Group
The Toowoomba Peer support Group is for people with disability who live in Toowoomba. The Group meets face to face, on the 3rd Thursday of the month.
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Ipswich Peer Support Group
Ipswich Peer Support Group
The Ipswich Peer Support Group is for people with disability run by people with disability. Convened by Peter and Linda Tully the group meet on the 3rd Saturday of the month.
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QDN online
QDN online
QDN online is a statewide peer support group who meet online to talk about things important to them. The meeting is held online, on the 3rd Monday of the month form 10:30am to 12:30pm.
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New Farm – Digital Inclusion Workshop #4
New Farm – Digital Inclusion Workshop #4
Need to learn the skills to access information online during a disaster? Our digital inclusion program can help! There will be four workshops held at both New Farm Neighbourhood Centre 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 […]
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Toowoomba Peer Support Group – online
Toowoomba Peer Support Group – online
The Toowoomba online Peer Support Group is convened by Nadia Brady and Sharon Boyce. They meet online with Zoom on the 4th Thursday of the month.
2 events,
Brisbane Hot Topics Peer Support Group
Brisbane Hot Topics Peer Support Group
Brisbane Hot Topics is a peer support group for people with intellectual disability. The group is convened by Donna Best and has been meeting for 20 years. They meet online and face to face at the QDN office. They meet on the last Friday of the month. 9am to 10am online meeting with New Vision […]
Redcliffe Peer Support Group
Redcliffe Peer Support Group
The Redcliffe Peer Support Group is a group for people with disability who live in the Redcliffe area. The group is convened by Cody Skinner. They meet face to face, on the 2nd Friday of the month.
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Caboolture Peer Support Group
Caboolture Peer Support Group
The Caboolture Peer Support Group is a peer support group for people with disability who live in the Caboolture area. They meet at the Caboolture Sports Club. The convenor is Matt McCracken. They meet on the last Saturday of the month from 11am – 1pm at the Caboolture Sports Club, 19-27 Station Rd, Morayfield QLD […]
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QDNY Peer Support Group
QDNY Peer Support Group
The QDNY Peer Support Group is a peer support group for people with disability. They meet online, on the last Monday of the month at 3 pm to 5 pm
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Rockhampton Peer Support Group
Rockhampton Peer Support Group
The Rockhampton Peer Support Group is a peer support group for people with disability who live in the Rockhampton area. The convenor is Patricia Marsh and they meet face to […]
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Gympie Peer Support Group
Gympie Peer Support Group
The Gympie Peer Support Group is a peer support group for people with disability. It is run by people with disability for people with disability. The group is convened by Michael Condon and meet on the 1st Friday of the month. This months topic is:
Gold Coast Hot Topics Peer Support Group
Gold Coast Hot Topics Peer Support Group
Gold Coast Hot Topics is a peer support group for people with intellectual disability living on the Gold Coast. The group convened by Robert Ellis, is run by people with disability for people with disability. They meet on the first Friday of the month at the Southport Community Centre.
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Event News
QDN e-News Video Update – June Week 3
16th June 2022QDN e-News Video Update – June 2022 Week 3 2032 Games Visioning Forum On Monday 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 and Dr Sharon Boyce set the scene for how we can work together to ... Read MoreVisioning Forum – For people with disability – Online Event
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21st 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 MoreDisability Election Forum – Cairns Event
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1st April 2022Need to learn the skills to access information online during a disaster? Our digital inclusion program can help! There will be four workshops held at both: Bardon Neighbourhood Centre and, New Farm Neighbourhood Centre. 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, ... Read MoreQDN e-News Video Update – March 2022 Week 4
25th March 2022QDN e-News Video Update – March 2022 Week 4 Federal Election 2022 My Disability Vote Counts – Act for Inclusion, has been launched! The federal election is just around the corner, we have launched our policy platform, ‘My disability vote counts: Act for inclusion’, and we want you to get involved! Want to make sure that your candidates know what your disability vote will count for. The federal election must be held by 21 May 2022. Please join us for QDN’s Federal Election briefing for ... Read MoreDigital Inclusion Project workshops at Gailes Community House
15th March 2022Need to learn the skills to access information online during a disaster? Our digital inclusion program can help! There will be four workshops held at 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 MoreNDIS Year in Review Event 2021 Summary Report
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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 MoreQDN Free Member Event – Transport Matters – Advocacy and Inclusion
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24th 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