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
General News
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
International Day of People with Disability Online Global Event
Online event for people with an intellectual disability: International Day of People with Disability Online Global Event QDN’s Brisbane and Gold Coast Hot Topics peer support groups for people with an intellectual disability and New Vision Advocates from Canada invite people with an intellectual disability to be a part of an international online event to … Read More
New Submission – The Senate Community Affairs Legislation Committee’s inquiry into the National Disability Insurance Scheme Amendment Bill 2021
QDN Submission: The Senate Community Affairs Legislation Committee’s inquiry into the National Disability Insurance Scheme Amendment (Participant Service Guarantee and Other Measures) Bill 2021 Introduction Queenslanders with Disability Network (QDN) welcomes the opportunity to make a submission to the Senate Community Affairs Legislation Committee’s (the Committee) inquiry into the National Disability Insurance Scheme Amendment … Read More
Mandatory Vaccination is Being Introduced for Queensland’s Disability Workforce
Mandatory Vaccination Is Being Introduced for Queensland’s Disability Workforce The Queensland Government is mandating that all Queensland staff working in disability support services must have their COVID-19 vaccinations. They are also mandating this for all private healthcare staff across the state, including staff working in hospitals and aged care. Minister for Health Yvette D’Ath yesterday … Read More
Queensland Health Information and factsheets: Vaccination Opportunities for People with Disability
Queensland Health Information and factsheets: Vaccination Opportunities for People with Disability There are a number of ways for you to get the vaccine in your home. You can speak to your health provider, support service, or GP. They can help you organise a vaccination through your Primary Health Network. You can also call 134 … Read More
Media Release: Targeted Outreach Project rolls out in Brisbane and Gold Coast
Media Release: Targeted Outreach Project rolls out in Brisbane and Gold Coast Queenslanders with Disability Network (QDN) a state-wide organisation of, by, and for people with diverse disability are proud to announce that the ‘Targeted Outreach Project’ has been rolled out today, 8 November 2021, by the Honourable Craig Crawford MP, Minister for … Read More
Preparation for open borders
COVID-19 Update – November With Queensland due to open borders on December 18, it is more important than ever to make sure you are vaccinated – there is no doubt COVID-19 will come to communities throughout the state. You can find vaccination locations here The Australian Government has released an Easy Read document “How … Read More