QDN e-News Update – 4 October 2024

QDN e-News Update – 4 October 2024 https://youtu.be/TyJ1XewGNW4 Instructions for downloading the video transcript Open the video in YouTube. Click on ‘More Options’ (three dots below the video on the right-hand side). Select ‘Open Transcript’ from the drop-down menu that appears. Once you click ‘Open Transcript’, copy and paste all the lines of text to … Read More

Launch of Queensland Disability Stakeholder Engagement and Co-Design Strategy

Queensland Disability Stakeholder Engagement and Co-Design Strategy The Queensland Disability Stakeholder Engagement and Co-Design Strategy was released in late 2024 to put people with disability at the heart of disability reform processes through co-design. The Strategy will support delivery of the Queensland Disability Reform Framework.                                                 … Read More

New registration system for the NDIS

New registration system for the NDIS – response to Provider and Workforce Registration Taskforce  Minister Shorten has today announced the government’s response to the advice provided in the NDIS Provider and Workforce Registration Taskforce Final Report. Platform providers, Support Coordinators, and Supported Independent Living (SIL) providers will soon all be required to register with the … Read More

Consultation for Foundational Supports announced

Consultation for Foundational Supports announced  The Department of Social Services has announced that public consultation for Foundational Supports is starting this month. Foundational Supports are specific supports that would be available outside the NDIS to help people with disability, and their families and carers.  Consultation will help to inform the design of supports for people … Read More

Restrictive Practices Consultation Process Update

Thanks for your Interest and Involvement Thank you to everyone for your interest and involvement in the consultation process on proposed changes from the Disability Services (Restrictive Practices) and Other Legislation Amendment Bill. We received an overwhelming number of applications to be part of the consultation process and QDN is encouraged to see so much … Read More

QDN e-News Update – 4 September 2024

QDN e-News Update – 4 September 2024 https://youtu.be/NUHbqNhyWLw Instructions for downloading the video transcript Open the video in YouTube. Click on ‘More Options’ (three dots below the video on the right-hand side). Select ‘Open Transcript’ from the drop-down menu that appears. Once you click ‘Open Transcript’, copy and paste all the lines of text to … Read More

Queenslanders with Disability Network Statement on the NDIS Amendment Bill

  Queenslanders with Disability Network Statement on the NDIS Amendment Bill On Thursday the 22nd of August the National Disability Insurance Scheme Amendment (Getting the NDIS Back on Track No. 1) Bill 2024 passed in Parliament. QDN acknowledges the engagement and input that members have had into this Bill and we also recognise our disability … Read More

Expert Disability Housing Advisory Panel

Expert Disability Housing Advisory Panel Applications closed at 5pm on 6 September 2024. The Department of Housing, Local Government, Planning and Public Works (DHLGPPW) and Queenslanders with Disability Network (QDN) have sought expressions of interest from interested people to join the Expert Disability Housing Advisory Panel. This is a unique opportunity to be a part … Read More

Queensland Disability Conference 2024 – Online

Queenslanders with Disability Network (QDN), in partnership with the Department of Child Safety, Seniors and Disability Services, is hosting the 2024 Queensland Disability Conference — ‘Imagining Possibilities: Shaping an inclusive Queensland’. To access the online agenda and program find PDF documents and accessible files below. Programs Online Program – PDF Format: Please click here Online … Read More