Patricia Marsh Rockhampton Peer Support Group Why did you join QDN? Because my passion is to improve the lives of people with disability and to advocate for people with disability to improve their own lives What has been good about being a part of the group? I feel more confident in speaking up for … Read More
General News
QDN e-News Video Update – July Week 1
QDN e-News Video Update – July 2022 Week 1
Member Update: QDN Welcomes 2022 State Budget
Member Update: QDN Welcomes 2022 State Budget The state budget was handed down on Tuesday 21 June, 2022. The following highlights key budget announcements across key government portfolios that affect people with disability. Among a number of highlights that will directly benefit Queenslanders with disability, QDN is particularly pleased to see a commitment to … Read More
QDN Nigel Webb Emerging Leader Bursary
QDN Nigel Webb Emerging Leader Bursary Jeni Lewington, QDN Emerging Leader was the successful recipient of the 2021 QDN Nigel Webb, Emerging Leader Bursary. As part of the bursary Jeni has been meeting with disability and community leaders in Melbourne to gain new perspectives on leadership styles and techniques from our interstate connections which … Read More
Group Convenor Profile – Rob Ellis
Rob Ellis Gold Coast Hot Topics Peer Support Group Why did you join QDN? To be included in my local community and to have a say about issues impacting people with disability. What has been good about becoming part of the group? Friendship, being out in the community and being able to communicate with … Read More
QDN e-News Video Update – June Week 3
QDN e-News Video Update – June 2022 Week 3
Matt McCracken receives an Order of Australia
Matt McCracken receives an Order of Australia The late Matt McCracken was recognised among the 119 Queenslanders who have been awarded a Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) in the recent 2022 Queen’s Birthday Honours List. QDN is delighted that Matt has been recognised to receive an OAM. He was a QDN Board … Read More
P-CEP Leadership profile – Geoff
P-CEP Leadership profile – Geoff What are you learning from the group? “I’m learning to be prepared for all kind of emergencies and to give information to my deaf blind peers in the Hunter NSW.” Would you encourage others to do it? If so why? “Yes. There is always room to learn more information. You … Read More
P-CEP Leadership profile – Chantel
P-CEP Leadership profile – Chantel What are you learning from the program? “I’m learning how to prepare for an emergency if you have a disability. I’m learning about how to support myself in an emergency and how to support others by helping them think about what is important to them in an emergency (such as … Read More
Peer Support Group Wrap up – March 2022
Peer Support Group wrap up – March 2022 QDN team members, Olivia and Kat went to Far North Queensland! Olivia and Kat spent a week in Far North Queensland supporting our three Peer Support Groups, building and broadening local community connections and awareness of the work of QDN’s Peer Support Groups. Over the … Read More