Member Update: Latest update on the Royal Commissions Royal Commission into violence, abuse, neglect and exploitation of people with disability (Disability Royal Commission) After many years of lobbying, it is a … Read More
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Why Come Along To A Local Support Group?
Why Come Along To A Local Support Group? QDN has 20 Peer Local Support Groups in communities across Queensland that meet in person and virtually. The groups are led by … Read More
Member e-Blast: Disability Royal Commission to hold first Public Hearing in Townsville
Member e-Blast: Disability Royal Commission to hold first Public Hearing in Townsville The Royal Commission into Violence, Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation of People with Disability will hold its first public … Read More
e-Blast: Support services announced for the Disability Royal Commission
e-Blast: Support services announced for the Disability Royal Commission The Australian Government is funding free and independent counselling and advocacy support for people engaging with or affected by the Disability … Read More
Member E-Blast: New CEO for National Disability Insurance Agency
Member E-Blast: New CEO for National Disability Insurance Agency Martin Hoffman has been appointed Chief Executive Officer of the NDIA. Mr Hoffman has been both a Commonwealth Deputy Secretary and … Read More
Local Group Convenor Meets Prime Minister to Discuss NDIS
Local Group Convenor Meets Prime Minister to Discuss NDIS QDNs Local Group Convener in Caboolture and QDN Appointed Board Director, Matt McCracken, was one of four special guests invited to … Read More
Reports to the CRPD Committee on Australia’s lack of Accessible Housing
Reports to the CRPD Committee on Australia’s lack of Accessible Housing The following is taken from an update from ANUHD (Australian Network on Universal Housing Design) on Australia’s obligations regarding … Read More
The Disability Royal Commission: Townsville Community Forum & Brisbane First Public Sitting
The Disability Royal Commission: Townsville Community Forum & Brisbane First Public Sitting The first community forum of the Disability Royal Commission (full name Royal Commission into Violence Abuse, Neglect and … Read More
eBlast: Summary of First Hearing of Royal Commission into Violence, Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation of People with Disability held on Monday 16 September 2019
eBlast: Summary of First Hearing of Royal Commission into Violence, Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation of People with Disability held on Monday 16 September 2019 The first Public Sitting of the … Read More
Brisbane and Gold Coast Hot Topics connect with self-advocates from Canada
Brisbane and Gold Coast Hot Topics connect with self-advocates from Canada The Brisbane and Gold Coast Hot Topics groups had the opportunity to have an online zoom meeting with Respecting … Read More