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
General News
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
Visioning Forum – For people with disability – Online Event
Brisbane 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 … Read More
QDN e-News Video Update – May Week 3
QDN e-News Video Update – May 2022 Week 3
Federal Election – Voting information from the AEC
FEDERAL ELECTION – Saturday 21 May 2022 As you will be aware there is to be a federal election on Saturday 21 May 2022. The following information is from the Australian Electoral Commission (AEC) Enrolment Voting is compulsory for all eligible persons whose names are included on the electoral roll. The rolls for this election … Read More
QDN e-News Video Update – May Week 1
QDN e-News Video Update – May 2022 Week 1