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Shaping the future of disability policy for 2020 and beyond – Public Survey – Closing 10 June
Shaping the future of disability policy for 2020 and beyond – Public Survey – Closing 10 June People with disability and their families are invited to take part in national consultation to help shape the future of disability policy for 2020 and beyond. The public survey is closing 10 June and it
Member Update National Disability Insurance Agency January-March 2019 Quarterly report – Queensland Statistics
Member Update: National Disability Insurance Agency January-March 2019 Quarterly report – Queensland Statistics Background
Member update: Morrison’s Coalition Government returns to power after weekend election win
Member update: Morrison’s Coalition Government returns to power after weekend election win Queenslanders with Disability Network (QDN) acknowledges and congratulates Prime Minister Scott Morrison and the Coalition government on their election win over the weekend.
MEDIA RELEASE: Member Update – Taxi subsidy to continue post 30 June for another year
MEDIA RELEASE: Member Update – Taxi subsidy to continue post 30 June for another year Queenslanders with Disability Network welcomes the Palaszczuk Government’s announcement to ensure the Taxi Subsidy Scheme (TSS) for National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) participants
2019 Federal Election: Disability policies from the Parties
2019 Federal Election: Disability policies from the Parties QDN’s election platform is based on feedback from QDN members, including our Local Support Groups and engagement with people with disability and their families whilst delivering key projects. Our election policy platform identifies seven key areas of priority commitment we are seeking from candidates in the Federal … Read More
QDN Member Profile – Paul Larcombe
QDN Member Profile – Paul Larcombe Paul is a QDN member and he is standing as a candidate for the Australian Senate. We caught up with Paul recently and this is what he said.
QDN welcomes ALP commitment to fund remote housing in Queensland and calls on the Liberal Party to do the same
QDN welcomes ALP commitment to fund remote housing in Queensland and calls on the Liberal Party to do the same QDN welcomes the Australian Labor Party (ALP) announcement of a ten year, $1.5 billion investment in housing in the remote Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities to address overcrowding, and the lack of safe and … Read More
MEDIA RELEASE: Local Dickson candidates to attend ‘Disability Matters’ community forum today
MEDIA RELEASE: Local Dickson candidates to attend ‘Disability Matters’ community forum today Almost one in five Queenslanders are living with disability. It is a critical issue for thousands of Australians. This week marks a National Day of Action to ensure that the NDIS is at the top of the agenda this federal election.
E-Blast: QDN 2019 Federal Election Advocacy Kit
E-Blast: QDN 2019 Federal Election Advocacy Kit QDN is pleased to release to our members and supporters our QDN 2019 Federal Election Advocacy Kit. The advocacy kit summarises QDN’s position in seven key priority areas for the Federal election on the 18 May 2018 to assist you in any conversations that you may have with … Read More