Media Release: Queensland’s message on NDIS Reforms are clear – one size doesn’t fit all so pause, reset and co-design Yesterday, Queenslanders with disability, their families, supporters and service providers came together to speak out about a number of proposed reforms to the
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Latest COVID-19 vaccination information – bookings have opened throughout Queensland
Latest COVID-19 vaccination information – bookings have opened throughout Queensland The Australian Government has issued updated information about the COVID-19 vaccination rollout to people with disability and disability workers. The rollout of Phases 1a, 1b, and 2a means that all people with disability and disability workers can visit Queensland Government-run clinics to access the vaccine … Read More
Media Release: 99.5% of Queenslanders with disability still waiting for their priority 1a vaccinations
Media Release: 99.5% of Queenslanders with disability still waiting for their priority 1a vaccinations Queenslanders with disability and their workers were identified as a priority group to get the COVID-19 vaccine in the Australian rollout, however less than 1% of people with disability in this priority group have received the vaccine. Nationally this total is … Read More
Brief Snapshot of the 2021 Federal Budget
Brief Snapshot of the 2021 Federal Budget This is a brief snapshot for QDN members of the budget initiatives announced on Tuesday 11 May 2021. QDN welcomes the Federal Government budget announcements, specifically related to people with disability and looks forward to seeing more details about the specific commitments as the budget is rolled out. … Read More
Fitting providers together in your NDIS support puzzle
Fitting providers together in your NDIS support puzzle On-line forum Monday 14 June 2021 The Hopkins Centre in collaboration with Queenslanders with Disability Network (QDN) would like to invite you to be a part of an online forum about fitting providers together in your National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) funded support package. Come together to hear … Read More
Caboolture Peer Support Group
People come together in Caboolture The Caboolture Peer Support Group meets on the last Saturday of every month at the Caboolture Sports Club. Matt McCracken, Group Convenor does a great job bringing people with disability in the Caboolture community to
Media Release: QDN welcomes new minimum housing accessibility standards.
Media Release: QDN welcomes new minimum housing accessibility standards. QDN welcomes the announcement of the inclusion of minimum accessibility provisions for new and extensively modified residential housing and apartments in the National Construction Code (NCC) 2022, based on the Liveable Housing Design Guidelines (LHDG) silver standards. QDN is a member of a coalition of more … Read More
Targeted Outreach Project – where are we now?
Targeted Outreach Project – where are we now? Since early 2020, Queenslanders with Disability Network (QDN) has been working with the Assessment and Referral Team (ART) on the Targeted Outreach Project. We have been supporting more Queenslanders with disability to get on the NDIS.
Independent Assessments rollout to be paused
Independent Assessments rollout to be paused New NDIS Minister Linda Reynolds has announced she will pause plans for rollout of mandatory independent assessments for NDIS participants.
Open letter to Senator the Hon. Linda Reynolds, Minister for National Disability Insurance Scheme and Minister for Government Services
Open letter to Senator the Hon. Linda Reynolds, Minister for National Disability Insurance Scheme and Minister for Government Services QDN Board of Directors Chair Des Ryan, and Chief Executive Officer Paige Armstrong have written an open letter to Senator the Hon. Linda Reynolds Minister for National Disability Insurance Scheme and Minister for Government Services to … Read More