COVID-19 update The restrictions in Logan for residential disability accommodation, aged care facilities and hospitals lifted yesterday afternoon (Wednesday 8 September). Everyone in South East Queensland is still required to wear a mask wherever you cannot socially distance, except when you are eating or drinking, or you are at home – this restriction is currently … Read More
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Targeted Outreach Project continues to rollout across new regions
Targeted Outreach Project continues to rollout across new regions QDN has been working with the Assessment and Referral Team (ART) on the Targeted Outreach Project to support more Queenslanders with disability to get on the NDIS. On Monday 6 September the Hon. Craig Crawford, Minister for Seniors, Disability Services and Minister for Aboriginal and Torres … Read More
Media Release: Targeted Outreach Project rolls out in new regions today
Media Release: Targeted Outreach Project rolls out in new regions today The Targeted Outreach Project, which supports people with disability into the NDIS, rolls out in South-east Queensland from today, 6 September 2021. Minister for Seniors and Disability Services and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Partnerships Craig Crawford MP announced the launch of the initiative … Read More
Covid Conversation Discussion Summary now available
Covid Conversation Discussion Summary now available The fourth Covid Conversation was held on the 26th of August.
Gympie Peer Support Group are helping people with disability prepare for emergencies
Gympie Peer Support Group are helping people with disability prepare for emergencies Michael Condon, Gympie Peer Support Group Convenor has been active in the Gympie community, meeting with service providers and people with disability to promote the peer support group. Michael is passionate about the
QDN Sunshine Coast Peer Support Group meeting
QDN Sunshine Coast Peer Support Group meeting The Sunshine Coast Peer Support Group hosted another great meeting at the Millwell Road Community Centre. These meetings are a led by people with disability and are an inclusive place for people with disability to get together.
National Roadmap for Improving the Health of People with Intellectual Disability
National Roadmap for Improving the Health of People with Intellectual Disability QDN has been working with partners nationally over the past decade which has brought together people with intellectual disabilities and their families, professors, clinicians, advocates, and decision makers to understand how
Emerging Leaders workshop – 18 August 2021
Emerging Leaders workshop – 18 August 2021 The Emerging Leaders held a workshop on Wednesday 18 August 2021 with guest presenters Kevin Cocks AOM, Executive Manager, Accessible Transport Network at Transport and Main Roads, Margaret Ward housing and
COVID Conversations – Vaccinations for people with disability
COVID Conversations – Vaccinations for people with disability We know many QDN members and Queenslanders with disability are having a challenging time getting the COVID-19 vaccine. We know that some people aren’t sure what they need to do, where or how to register or where to
Meet Angela Kalantzis and Martin Broad– QDN Emerging Leaders
Meet Angela Kalantzis and Martin Broad– QDN Emerging Leaders Angela has a passion for supporting people with disability who slip through the support service gap. When she had her accident several years ago which left her with a brain injury, Angela reflects that she felt she was released from hospital way to soon. The day … Read More