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
General News
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
Information session for parents with intellectual disability
Information session for parents with intellectual disability On Friday 12 November QDN invites parents with an intellectual disability to an information session about starting a peer support group for parents with an intellectual disability. Positive Powerful Parents from Victoria will be Zooming in to talk about what their parent’s group is like and how … Read More
Caboolture Peer Support Group focuses on the NDIS
Caboolture Peer Support Group focuses on the NDIS The Caboolture Peer Support Group have had a focus on the National Disability Insurance Scheme and disability services in the Caboolture community. Matt McCracken, Group Convenor has been facilitating these important conversations and has invited Max Wise, Assistant Director-General, Disability and Seniors Connect, from Department of … Read More
Targeted Outreach working with Wesbro Services
Targeted Outreach working with Wesbro Services In 2021 and beyond Wesbro Services will continue its highly valued partnership with the Ipswich Cats Australian Football Club which saw Wesbro Services sponsoring the CATS 2021 Indigenous Jersey. Wesbro Services will not only sponsor the 2022 Jersey but they also facilitated the 2022 design process. Wesbro … Read More
National Scam Awareness Week – nbn education sessions
National Scam Awareness Week nbn education sessions 8-12 November 2021 As part of nbn’s commitment to helping communities stay safe online and be scam aware, a series of education and information sessions will be hosted during National Scams Awareness Week (8 – 12 November 2021). Nbn’s community education events will alert you to … Read More