Good things happen when a QDN Peer Support Group and local councillor come together The Brisbane North Peer Support Group have been leading change in their Nundah community. The peer lead group for people with disability invited Councillor Adam Allan to a group meeting recently to talk about local road and access concerns. Since then, … Read More
General News
New Peer Support Group coming to Redcliffe
New Peer Support Group coming to Redcliffe Queenslanders with Disability Network and Group Convenor Cody Skinner, of the Redcliffe Peer Support Group, met with the Redcliffe community on Wednesday 28 July 2021, to host two community conversations with people with disability and stakeholders to talk about how we could work together to form a Peer … Read More
QDNY youth group finds out the why, what, and where for COVID-19 vaccinations
QDNY youth group finds out the why, what, and where for COVID-19 vaccinations The QDN Youth peer support group met in July to discuss COVID vaccinations. Troy Hakala from Metro South Health was the guest speaker and presented information around several topics: Why vaccinations are used to fight COVID The different strains of COVID and … Read More
Call for urgent action for vaccination rollout for people with disability.
Call for urgent action for vaccination rollout for people with disability. QDN is a member of a national coalition of more than 60 disability organisations led by PWDA which is calling on all Australian governments to take immediate action to protect people with disability from the Delta variant of COVID-19. The coalition has issued an … Read More
QDN e-Bulletin Update July 2021
QDN e-Bulletin Update July 2021 A NOTE FROM DES Des Ryan, Chairperson of the Board With this emerging COVID situation and the challenges this can bring for everyone, we encourage members and supporters to stay updated with information, get tested if have symptoms and get vaccinated if you can. Please check our Covid-19 update in … Read More
Date Claimer – QDN E-Scooter Forum
Date Claimer – QDN E-Scooter Forum A number of members have identified a range of challenges and issues around the e-scooters. QDN is holding a forum to identify how to minimise risks of e Scooters and what action is needed. There will be guest speakers that are yet to be announced. The forum will be held … Read More
Vaccination Update
Vaccination Update People with disability and their support workers remain a priority for vaccination bookings. You can find information on how to register here. If you haven’t yet had your first dose we encourage you to make arrangements to get one – the online booking system can take some time, so you can also call … Read More
Upcoming Peer Support Group meetings
Upcoming Peer Support Group meetings QDN’s Peer Support Groups are run by people with disability for people with disability and are an inclusive place for people to talk about things important to them. New members are welcome. Peer Support Groups meet monthly both face to face and online. Upcoming meetings include: Brisbane North Peer Support … Read More
NDIS Consultations
NDIS Consultations The NDIS has released two consultation papers recently – one is for Home and Living and the other is around Supported Decision Making. QDN will be making submissions and we are keen to hear members views to inform our responses. We are holding an online consultation and invite QDN members or supporters to … Read More
Plan to Introduce Independent Assessments “Will not Proceed”
Plan to Introduce Independent Assessments “Will not Proceed” Thanks to everyone’s hard work and lobbying, the Minister for the NDIS Senator, the Honourable Linda Reynolds, announced last Friday 9 July 2021 that the plan to introduce Independent Assessments will “not proceed”. Her press release after last Friday’s Ministers meeting can be found here. The Disability … Read More