Deception Bay LSG ‘Out and About in Our Community and Beyond Expo’ Congratulations to Deception Bay Local Support Group for hosting yet another very successful Expo Celebrating Disability Awareness on 13 September 2018 at Market Square Deception Bay. The Deception Bay LSG were successful in receiving $1900 sponsorship from the Moreton Bay Regional Council, with … Read More
General News
Bi-monthly Update – September 2018
Bi-monthly Update – September 2018 From the Chairperson I start my report this month with an acknowledgement to Mike Duggan. Mike passed away on 24 September, peacefully at his home but unexpectedly. Mike made significant contributions to a number of organisations during his life, including Community Resource Unit, Queensland Advocacy Incorporated, Lifestyle Options,
E-Blast: Vale Mike Duggan
E-Blast: Vale Mike Duggan QDN was deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Mike Duggan on Monday 24 September, 2018. Mike made significant contributions to a number of organisations during his life, including Community Resource Unit, Queensland Advocacy Incorporated, Lifestyle Options, Queensland Disability Housing Coalition and QDN. He was a foundational member of QDN, … Read More
QDN welcomes Royal Commission into Aged Care
QDN welcomes Royal Commission into Aged Care Queenslanders with Disability Network (QDN) welcomes the announcement of a Royal Commission into Aged Care, and that the Royal Commission will include people with disability who live in nursing homes. There are numbers of people with disability who reside in nursing homes, including
E-Blast: Launch of QDN Hot Topics Digital Stories at Griffith Film School, Southbank as part of Disability Action Week
E-Blast – Launch of QDN Hot Topics Digital Stories at Griffith Film School, Southbank as part of Disability Action Week QDN was pleased to co-host with Griffith University, the launch of the Hot Topics Local Support Group Digital Stories as part of Disability Action Week on Tuesday 11 September 2018. The digital stories are a collection … Read More
Disability Action Week
Disability Action Week Disability Action Week is being held from 9 to 15 September 2018 with the theme ‘An all abilities Queensland: everybody has a role to play’. Disability Action Week is held annually in September with the aim of empowering people with disability, raising awareness of disability issues, and improving access and inclusion throughout … Read More
Every Australian Counts Make it Work: NDIS forums in Queensland during September
Every Australian Counts Make it Work: NDIS forums in Queensland during September Every Australian Counts Campaign is partnering with National Disability Services (NDS) to roll out forums across Australia to re-engage with local MPs and seek their support to address NDIS issues.
My Health Record update
My Health Record update As you will have read in the July e-Bulletin, the Australian Government announced in 2017 the creation of a My Health Record for every Australian by the end of 2018. This means that by the end of 2018, a My Health Record will be created for every Australian unless they choose not to … Read More
Queensland Advocacy Incorporated (QAI) Forum – Violence against people with disabilities in their homes
Violence against people with disabilities in their homes forum by Queensland Advocacy Incorporated QAI are proud to launch details of an upcoming forum ‘Violence against people with disabilities in their homes’ which we’d like to share with our members and supporters. Please see information below for QAI forum
NOTICE FROM COMPANY SECRETARY
NOTICE FROM COMPANY SECRETARY Dear Members The board has made the decision to remove the statutory retirement age limit from the eligibility criteria listed in the Expression of Interest to Nominate for Elected Director application form, and also to extend the deadline to 9 September for those who may have been affected by this restriction … Read More