e-Blast: An important COVID-19 Update: Border Restrictions The latest border restrictions are an important step in keeping us safe. The recent Direction from Queensland’s Chief Health Officer ‘Border Restrictions Direction (No. 11)’, came into effect from
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QDN E-Bulletin Update – July 2020
QDN E-Bulletin Update – July 2020 From the Chairperson With less than 100 days to the State Election on 31 October, your voice matters now more than ever. QDN is focussed on ensuring that all candidates and political parties understand that Disability Matters in this election.
e-Blast: Latest Queensland Health COVID-19 update – 31 July 2020
Latest Queensland Health COVID-19 update – 31 July 2020 With the recent increase in COVID-19 cases, the Queensland Government has announced extra restrictions for residential aged care facilities in the Metro South Region and neighboring suburbs in the West Moreton region. Suburbs are listed here. It is important to note the restrictions do not cover … Read More
e-Blast: JobSeeker payment to be reduced
JobSeeker payment to be reduced The Federal Government yesterday announced that the Coronavirus Supplement will be reduced to $250 per fortnight from 25 September and will be kept in place until December 2020. This means the JobSeeker rate until 31 December will be $412 per week (including energy supplement). This is a reduction of $300 … Read More
e-Blast: National Disability Research Partnership (NDRP) opportunity
e-Blast: National Disability Research Partnership (NDRP) opportunity The National Disability Research Partnership (NDRP) have asked us to share an opportunity they have for two people with disability and expertise in advocacy to join the NDRP Working Party.
e-Blast: New parking reforms announced that will benefit Queenslanders with disability
e-Blast: New parking reforms announced that will benefit Queenslanders with disability QDN commends the Palaszczuk Government on reforms passed this week which make those with vision loss eligible for disability parking permits for the first time. This reform will be supported by the doubling of the existing fine for drivers who illegally use disability parking … Read More
E-Blast: Vale Philia Polites
E-Blast: Vale Philia Polites QDN is deeply saddened at the passing of Philia Polites on 2 July, 2020. Philia has contributed greatly to QDN in many ways over the years. Philia was an inspirational person, great mentor and a person who was committed to human rights and social inclusion, especially for more marginalised and vulnerable … Read More
e-Blast: QDN Board Director Sharon Boyce appointed to NDIS Independent Advisory Council
e-Blast: QDN Board Director Sharon Boyce appointed to NDIS Independent Advisory Council We are proud to announce the appointment of QDN Board Director Sharon Boyce to the NDIS Independent Advisory Council (IAC), which was formed in 2013 to represent the voice of participants in
e-Blast: COVID-19 update: Stage 3 easing of restrictions from Friday 3 July
e-Blast: COVID-19 update: Stage 3 easing of restrictions from Friday 3 July Queensland is slowly easing COVID-19 restrictions. We are getting more freedom to travel, catch up with family and friends and join in more activities.
e-Blast: QDN Office re-opening 6 July
e-Blast: QDN Office re-opening 6 July Our community has been through a lot over the last few months, and all of us are looking forward to getting back to some face-to-face connection with members. Though we’ve enjoyed our telephone and video chats with you all, we are delighted to let you know that from Monday 6 July 2020 QDN will be re-opening our … Read More