Matt McCracken receives an Order of Australia The late Matt McCracken was recognised among the 119 Queenslanders who have been awarded a Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) in the recent 2022 Queen’s Birthday Honours List. QDN is delighted that Matt has been recognised to receive an OAM. He was a QDN Board … Read More
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P-CEP Leadership profile – Geoff
P-CEP Leadership profile – Geoff What are you learning from the group? “I’m learning to be prepared for all kind of emergencies and to give information to my deaf blind peers in the Hunter NSW.” Would you encourage others to do it? If so why? “Yes. There is always room to learn more information. You … Read More
P-CEP Leadership profile – Chantel
P-CEP Leadership profile – Chantel What are you learning from the program? “I’m learning how to prepare for an emergency if you have a disability. I’m learning about how to support myself in an emergency and how to support others by helping them think about what is important to them in an emergency (such as … Read More
Peer Support Group Wrap up – March 2022
Peer Support Group wrap up – March 2022 QDN team members, Olivia and Kat went to Far North Queensland! Olivia and Kat spent a week in Far North Queensland supporting our three Peer Support Groups, building and broadening local community connections and awareness of the work of QDN’s Peer Support Groups. Over the … Read More
P-CEP Leadership profile – Rohan
P-CEP Leadership profile – Rohan What did you learn from the program? Always be prepared for the disaster when it happens. I also gained good leadership skills being part of this program. Would you encourage others to do it? If so, why? Yes, I would like other people to be part of the program, so … Read More
Making complex interfaces work for the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS)
Making complex interfaces work for the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) In 2021, QDN collaborated with The Hopkins Centre to host an online Forum for Fitting providers together in your National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) support puzzle. The session focused on the perspective of participants and their families, and an advocacy view on experiences, … Read More
People with disability want support to make their own decisions
People with disability want support to make their own decisions The Brisbane Hot Topics Peer Support Group was featured in the Royal Commission Connect Newsletter this month. ‘People think I am not capable because of my disability’ but ‘they should talk to me instead of going behind my back.’ Eight people with intellectual disability … Read More
Upcoming Peer Support Group meetings
Upcoming Peer Support Group meetings Looking for a place to connect, meet new people, find out more about topics of interest like National Disability Insurance Scheme, navigating hospitals and healthcare or housing. Come along to one of QDN’s Peer Support Groups which are run by people with disability, for people with disability. QDN also has … Read More
Bill Shorten announced as new NDIS Minister
Bill Shorten announced as new NDIS Minister QDN congratulates Bill Shorten on the announcement that he will be sworn in as the new Minister for the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS). He has been shadow Minister for the NDIS since 2019 and was also influential in the formation of the Scheme way back in … Read More
Keeping well during flu season
Keeping well during flu season Coming into the flu season the Queensland Health have developed fact sheets in response to Queensland’s free flu vaccination to all Queenslanders. Why is it important to get a flu vaccination? Annual flu vaccination is recommended for everyone over 6 months of age. Vaccination is the best way to reduce … Read More