Member Update: NDIA information about the latest Price Guide

3rd July 2018General News

Member Update: NDIA information about the latest Price Guide QDN is updating members about information the National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA) has released about the latest Price Guide, which will come into effect as of 1 July 2018. The Price Guide is a summary of the NDIS price limits and controls.  It is designed to … Read More

2018-2019 State Budget

3rd July 2018General News

2018-2019 State Budget QDN Member Update – 2018-2019 State Budget – NDIS and interface issues The 2018-19 State Budget has a focus on supporting people with disability and the continuing transition to the NDIS, particularly people from Far North Queensland, Maryborough, Sunshine Coast, Gold Coast, Logan,

Supported School Transport and National Disability Insurance Scheme Forums

18th June 2018General News

Supported School Transport and National Disability Insurance Scheme Forums QDN, through the Transport and Main Roads Accessibility Reference Group, has been asked to pass on the following information to QDN members from the Commonwealth Government, including the NDIA: “As the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) comes into place, the Australian Government wants to hear directly … Read More

Australian Government Federal Budget 2018-2019

1st June 2018General News

Australian Government Federal Budget 2018-2019 QDN Summary – QDN provides the following information to members as a summary about key initiatives and priorities released in the 2018-2019 budget handed down by Treasurer Scott Morrison, on the 8thMay 2018. The Information provided below is on budget announcements in each area related specifically to people with disability.

New NDIA sites in Brisbane area

1st June 2018General News

New NDIA sites in Brisbane area The NDIA have recently opened new offices and we were fortunate to interview Cathy Pilecki, NDIA Acting Regional Manager for Queensland Central who gave us some more information to share with you.

Summary Report from Commonwealth Ombudsman on the NDIA’s handling of reviews

1st June 2018General News

Summary Report from Commonwealth Ombudsman on the NDIA’s handling of reviews Summary: Report from Office of the Commonwealth Ombudsman  Administration of reviews under the National Disability Insurance Scheme Act 2013: REPORT ON THE NATIONAL DISABILITY INSURANCE AGENCY’S HANDLING OF REVIEWS – This is a short summary of a report undertaken by the Commonwealth

Social Media tips from Nigel Webb; Digital Champion

21st May 2018General News

Social Media tips from Nigel Webb; Digital Champion The full series of four videos where Nigel Webb, Chairperson QDN Board of Directors and also an Advance Queensland Community Digital Champion offers tips on engaging with social media is now available for you to view and to listen to here.   The Advance Queensland Community Digital Champions program … Read More