e-Blast: Eligible lower income Australians to receive one-off stimulus payment On 12 March the Government announced a stimulus payment to assist lower income Australians. They are doing this to support the confidence and demand in the Australian economy as a response to the impact of the Coronavirus (COVID-19).
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MEDIA RELEASE: People with disability call for urgent action in COVID-19 response
MEDIA RELEASE: People with disability call for urgent action in COVID-19 response Queenslanders with Disability Network (QDN) commends the federal government on its one-off $750 payment for disability support pensioners but has warned urgent action is needed to keep people with
e-Blast: Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) Information for QDN Members (09 March 2020)
e-Blast: Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) Information for QDN Members (09 March 2020) There has been a lot of information in the media about the coronavirus and we wanted to provide some practical information to QDN members. Firstly, we know many people only develop mild illness and
QDN Seeking Applications for Operations Manager
QDN Seeking Applications for Operations Manager QDN are seeking applications for the position of Operations Manager, located in Brisbane. This role is classified as a Level 6 position and the hours are up to 38 hours per week (18 Month contract with possibility of extension) Click here to read more
Qld Rental Tenancy Reforms
Renting in Queensland Reforms QDN supports the proposed Queensland tenancy reforms which will lead to increased certainty and security for tenants, including people with disability. QDN members Charmaine and Elisha, and QDN’s CEO share their reasons why in this short video. It only takes a minute to show your support for these reforms – have … Read More
e-Blast Member Update: Joint Standing Committee (JSC) on the NDIS: NDIS Planning Interim Report
e-Blast Member Update: Joint Standing Committee (JSC) on the NDIS: NDIS Planning Interim Report On 3 December 2019 the Joint Standing Committee on the NDIS released its Interim Report on NDIS Planning (the Report) in which they made it clear that many of the issues they were hearing were not new. The Committee stated that … Read More
Call to action: QDN Local Support Group Convenors call for your support of the tenancy reforms
Call to action: QDN Local Support Group Convenors call for your support of the tenancy reforms QDN’s state-wide Peer Group Convenors met this week to discuss in detail Queensland’s proposed rental tenancy reforms. Convenors agree the reforms are the most significant thing to happen in rental housing in the last 20 plus years and … Read More
Rob supports Queensland’s tenancy law reforms
Rob supports Queensland’s tenancy law reforms Queensland is seeing the most extensive tenancy law reforms since the early 1990s. QDN member Rob believes these long overdue reforms offer him more ongoing security and greater safety accessing rental properties and being able to rent a property long-term.
Safe and happy holidays from QDN
Safe and happy holidays from QDN QDN wish to thank you for your support during 2019. Our office will close on Tuesday 24 December and will re-open on Monday 6 January. The QDN team wish you a safe and happy holiday.
Your support of proposed Tenancy Reforms is important – Act Now!
Your support of proposed Tenancy Reforms is important – Act Now! Housing is a fundamental need and human right and key to enabling people with disability to be included in community and family life, and to participate fully as citizens within Australian society. QDN has a strong history of taking leadership on