e-Blast: Tenants Queensland COVID-19 Tenant/Resident Support and Analysis Project. Are you a tenant or resident with disability, and have a renting problem that has been caused by COVID-19? Have you stopped working or been working less because of COVID-19? Are you struggling to pay the rent? Do you owe rent? Tenants Queensland is an organisation … Read More
General News
e-Blast: Disability Royal Commission extended to 2023 and Interim Report released
e-Blast: Disability Royal Commission extended to 2023 and Interim Report released Here are the findings so far. The Disability Royal Commission has released their interim and summary report on 30 October. The report tables the process so far, key themes and future leads for inquiry into the violence, abuse, neglect, and exploitation of people with … Read More
2020 State Election: Responses from the political parties
2020 State Election: Responses from the political parties Below you can find the general responses from the political parties to QDN’s My Disability Matters Policy Platform or the Make Disability Count priority policy areas, which were developed by eight organisations that represent people with disability, their families and the services that support them. Queensland Labor … Read More
Last chance to register for the Make Disability Count: 2020 State Election Virtual Forum
Last chance to register for the Make Disability Count: 2020 State Election Virtual Forum Just a friendly reminder to make sure you have registered for the Make Disability Count Election Forum event on Thursday 8 October. Registrations will close at 5:00pm Wednesday 7 October so register now through the Eventbrite registration here. You don’t miss … Read More
e-Blast: ‘My Disability Matters’ QDN 2020 State Election Platform and Advocacy Kit now available
e-Blast: ‘My Disability Matters’ QDN 2020 State Election Platform and Advocacy Kit now available The 2020 State Election has been called for 31 October 2020, so we need to act fast to make sure our voices and disability issues are put firmly on the agenda this election campaign.
e-Blast: New Targeted Outreach Project Local Champions videos launched
e-Blast: New Targeted Outreach Project Local Champions video launched QDN is delighted to launch videos from two of our Targeted Outreach Project Local Champions and QDN members, Matt and Michael. In the videos, Matt and Michael share their own experiences of being on the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) and how they are using their roles as Local Champions to help others in … Read More
e-Blast: COVID Conversations: Free webinars for Queenslanders with disability and their supporters
e-Blast: COVID Conversations: Free webinars for Queenslanders with disability and their supporters COVID-19 has meant lots of changes and it’s important that everyone can get the information they need about what we can do to be prepared, slow the spread of COVID-19 and get essential services and support. Queenslanders with Disability Network (QDN), in partnership … Read More
Media Release: New resources for Queenslanders with disability to assist them during COVID to get the hospital care they need
Media Release: New resources for Queenslanders with disability to assist them during COVID to get the hospital care they need Know your rights: Getting the hospital care you need during COVID-19 – for people with disability and their supporters Queenslanders with Disability Network (QDN) and Health Consumers Queensland (HCQ) are pleased to announce the release of … Read More
e-Blast: Virtual Forum Series for people with disability: COVID Conversations #2
e-Blast: Virtual Forum Series for people with disability: COVID Conversations #2 Getting the healthcare you need during COVID-19: Being prepared and knowing your rights Queenslanders with Disability Network (QDN), in partnership with Health Consumers Queensland (HCQ), is holding a series of 3 COVID Conversations for people with disability and their supporters.
e-Blast: COVID testing and mask wearing: what do people with disability and their supporters need to know?
e-Blast: Virtual Forum Series for people with disability: COVID Conversations #1 COVID testing and mask wearing: what do people with disability and their supporters need to know? Queenslanders with Disability Network (QDN), in partnership with Health Consumers Queensland (HCQ), is holding a series of 3 COVID Conversations for people with disability and their supporters. These … Read More