Holiday season greetings Dear QDN Members and Supporters, As we come to the end of 2021 we want to thank you our QDN members, supporters and allies for your support during what has been another challenging year. As a member driven organization is we are especially proud of QDN’s its many achievements during the … Read More
General News
Be Connected: Get Connected
Be Connected: Get Connected There are many people with disability living in our community who for a range of reasons are not digitally connected. This issue is really important for people, especially during times of emergency or natural disasters. We are partnering with GIVT and Volunteering Queensland to help change this and we are … Read More
Every Australian Counts
Every Australian Counts Everyone wants people with disability to have a good, safe and decent life. And for that reason, Australians from all walks of life support the NDIS. But this year, the Federal Government have on a relentless NDIS ‘cost blowouts’ scare campaign. The NDIS changes people’s lives. And bonus – it is good … Read More
COVID-19 Update – December 2021 Week 3
COVID-19 Update – December 2021 Week 3 As the COVID-19 situation is rapidly changing in Australia, we encourage you to keep on top of health alerts, you can find this information here. With the spread of the Omicron variant and the opening of the Queensland border, it might be a good time to remember to … Read More
QDN Advocacy statement – Rights and respect in multi-agency provision in the NDIS
QDN Advocacy Statement – Rights and respect in multi-agency provision in the NDIS QDN in partnership with Griffith University – The Hopkins Centre is pleased to launch our advocacy statement – Rights and respect in multi-agency provision in the NDIS. This was informed by an online forum in July 2021 attended by Queenslanders with … Read More
QDN’s Disability Action Week Event – Driving workforce diversity, inclusion, and innovation
QDN’s Disability Action Week Event – Driving workforce diversity, inclusion, and innovation. QDN celebrated the end of #DisabilityActionWeek by hosting an on-line employment forum with up to 150 people with disability, family, community and government registrations. The forum discussed topics on employment opportunities for people with disability and the benefits of inclusive workforces. Dr Dinesh … Read More
QDN Free Member Event – Transport Matters – Advocacy and Inclusion
QDN 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. … Read More
QDN e-Bulletin Update December 2021
QDN e-Bulletin Update November 2021 A note from Des Des Ryan, Chairperson of the Board As 2021 draws to a close I want to thank QDN members, peer leaders, staff, Board and our supporters for all your work and efforts during the year. It has been a very busy year for QDN and there has … Read More
QDN Member Events – The NDIS: 2021 in review and the way forward to improve in 2022
QDN 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 … Read More
Disability Action Week Event 2021
Disability 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 … Read More