E-Blast: Launch of QDN Hot Topics Digital Stories at Griffith Film School, Southbank as part of Disability Action Week

14th September 2018General News, Members Stories

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

10th September 2018General News

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

My Health Record update

6th September 2018General News

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

NOTICE FROM COMPANY SECRETARY

22nd August 2018General News

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

20th July 2018General News

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

Changing Lives, Changing Communities

19th July 2018General News

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