Angela Kalantzis – Emerging Leaders 2021 Angela Kalantzis a mum of two, lives with a brain injury. In July 2012, a new version of Angela was born. She was in an accident involving a camper trailer lid falling on her head causing a traumatic brain injury. This type of accident could happen to anyone and … Read More
Vinnie Batten – Emerging Leaders 2021 Vinnie is a QDN member and is a shining example of a new generation of young people with disability. They have seen the issues that have affected them, and they are determined to make changes that will benefit everyone living with disability within their communities. Being born with a … Read More
International Day of People with Disability online event – Summary Report Self-advocates leading in a post-COVID world Almost one hundred (100) people with intellectual disability from around Australia, Canada and even America, came together on International Day of People with Disability to talk about how they use their voices to lead in a post-COVID … Read More
Disability Action Week Employment Forum – Summary Report Driving workforce diversity, inclusion, and innovation In conjunction with Disability Action Week, QDN hosted an online employment forum – Driving workforce diversity, inclusion, and innovation, on the 10th of December 2021. Having access to a secure job is not only essential to a person’s economic security, but … Read More
COVID 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 … Read More
QDN News Video Update – February 2022 Week 1
ABC Radio Brisbane Interview – In response to the Open Letter sent to Commonwealth and State Governments Today our open letter to the Commonwealth and State Governments that calls on immediate action to prioritise COVID-19 safety measures for people living with disability, was discussed on ABC Radio Brisbane. Click below to listen, it starts … Read More
ABC Radio National Interview – Morrison Government accused of ignoring people with disability in Omicron wave QDN and Health Consumers Queensland recently forwarded a letter to Commonwealth and State disability and health ministers from both organisations, along with allies from across the disability and health sectors, seeking vital supplies, services and supports in the … Read More
OPEN LETTER – Commonwealth and State Governments called on for immediate actions required to prioritise COVID-19 safety measures for Queenslanders with disability QDN and Health Consumers Queensland have forwarded a letter to Commonwealth and State disability and health ministers from both organisations, along with allies from across the disability and health sectors, seeking vital supplies, … Read More
ABC News story – The impact of COVID-19 on people with disabilities During this news report QDN members were able to share their stories and call for change. QDN is and will continue to work to ensure Governments hear the voice of Queenslanders with disability and they take action around these urgent issues. Episode … Read More
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