QDN’s 2019 Federal Election Policy Platform QDN has released our 2019 Federal Election Policy Platform. 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 … Read More
General News
Member update – Commissioners for Royal Commission into Violence, Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation of People with Disability Form Federal Court judge Ronald Sackville AO Q
Member update – Commissioners for Royal Commission into Violence, Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation of People with Disability Former Federal Court judge Ronald Sackville AO QC has been appointed the Chair of the Royal Commission into Violence, Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation of People with Disability. He will be assisted
E-Blast: Royal Commission Terms of Reference Reminder
E-Blast: Royal Commission Draft Terms of Reference Reminder Reminding all QDN members and supporters that the deadline to have your say on the Draft Terms of Reference for the Royal Commission into Violence, Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation of people with disability is Thursday 28 March. At the moment the only way to have a say … Read More
Royal Commission Draft Terms of Reference Released and Open for Comment
Royal Commission Draft Terms of Reference Released and Open for Comment QDN welcomes the news that the Australian Government has announced and released a public consultation on the draft Terms of Reference for a Royal Commission into
E-BLAST: Contact numbers for urgent assistance in flood recovery
E-BLAST: Contact numbers for urgent assistance in flood recovery Dear QDN members in Townsville and surrounding areas including West, North, Far North Queensland and the Gulf communities and QDN supporters.
E-Blast: Closure of Halwyn Centre at Red Hill
E-Blast: Closure of Halwyn Centre at Red Hill Metro North Hospital and Health Services (MNHHS) announced on 15 January the closure of the Halwyn Centre at Red Hill. The Halwyn Centre
E-Blast: ILC Investment Strategy
Member Update: ILC Investment Strategy The ILC Investment Strategy was released 20th December 2018. The strategy is based on the foundation principles outlined in the
E-Blast: The Public Advocate 2018 Report and Summary
E-Blast: The Public Advocate 2018 Report and Summary This year the work of the Public Advocate has primarily focused on: the aged care sector, with a particular focus on the use of unregulated restrictive practices and elder abuse; monitoring aspects of the operation of the mental health system and the Mental Health Review Tribunal and the … Read More
Season’s Greetings from QDN
Seasons Greetings from QDN QDN wish to thank you for your on-going support during 2018. Our office will close at 5:00pm on Friday 21 December 2018 and will re-open at 8:30am on Wednesday 2 January 2019. The QDN team wish you all safe and happy holidays.
NGR trains to be accessible for all Queenslanders
NGR trains to be accessible for all Queenslanders QDN commends Commissioner Michael Forde’s report on the New Generation Rollingstock (NGR) train Commission of Inquiry and supports the 24 recommendations.