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
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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
Member Update: NDIA information about the latest Price Guide
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
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,
Member Update: NDIA information on latest Price Guide
Member Update: NDIA information on 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.
Supported School Transport and National Disability Insurance Scheme Forums
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
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
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.