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.
General News
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
e-Blast: Chief Health Officer Directive 22 August 2020 – Effective from 8am Saturday 22 August 2020
Chief Health Officer Directive 22 August 2020 – Effective from 8am Saturday 22 August 2020 The Chief Health Officer has issued a new directive for areas of South East Queensland. This new directive is in response to the new cases of COVID-19 that have been confirmed today. Unfortunately, one of the cases that has been … Read More
e-Blast: Jobs at QDN
e-Blast: Jobs at QDN Media Communications and Marketing Officer QDN are seeking applications for the position of Media Communications and Marketing Officer, located in Brisbane. This role is classified as a Level 5 position and the hours are 38 hours per week (fixed term contract to 30 June 2021 with possibility of extension). Apply via Seek. The … Read More
e-Blast: Urgent feedback sought on the impacts of accessible housing – adults with mobility limitation
e-Blast: Urgent feedback sought on the impacts of accessible housing – adults with mobility limitation The Australian Network for Universal Housing Design is working with the Melbourne Disability Institute and Melbourne University to survey people with disability to identify individual qualitative benefits to people with disability of having regulated minimum accessible housing standards in place. … Read More
e-Blast: Restrictions lifted for Queensland aged care facilities
e-Blast: Restrictions lifted for Queensland aged care facilities From 10 August, Queensland’s Chief Health Officer has lifted restrictions for aged care facilities. This is great news as it means that families and community services are again able to go into aged care facilities. Additional protections that were put in place, such as increased personal protective … Read More