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
General News
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
Feedback sought: emerging members’ issues around MASS
Feedback sought: emerging members’ issues around MASS Complete the questionnaire Queenslanders with Disability Network (QDN) has received feedback from some members using equipment supplied by the Medical Aids Subsidy Scheme (MASS) about changes in regard to repairs of their equipment. QDN members report
CALL for EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST (EOI) from QDN Members wishing to nominate for election to the QDN Board of Directors
CALL for EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST (EOI) from QDN Members wishing to nominate for election to the QDN Board of Directors
Changing Lives, Changing Communities
Changing Lives, Changing Communities QCOSS has worked with communities over the past few years to successfully strengthen relationships and improve community outcomes. Building on this work and the momentum of QCOSS’ Movement for change conference and Pulse
MEDIA RELEASE: ACCC Report shines spotlight on needs of energy consumers
MEDIA RELEASE: ACCC Report shines spotlight on needs of energy consumers Queenslanders with Disability Network (QDN) welcomes the recommendations of the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission’s (ACCC) final report, “Restoring electricity affordability and Australia’s competitive advantage” and the focus on improving