QDN e-News – Tuesday 6 May 2025 https://youtu.be/PSKMjpVhJUY   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 an editor of your choice to have a complete transcript that you can edit. Voice of Queenslanders with Disability survey 2025  QDN ... Read More

QDN e-News – 9 April 2025 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=774YXXkHxnQ   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 an editor of your choice to have a complete transcript that you can edit. Voice of Queenslanders with Disability survey 2025  ... Read More

Queensland Disability Alliance Online Election Forum Wednesday 16 April 2025 The Federal Election has been called on Saturday 3 May. It is an important one, especially to people with disability, their families, and workers. To read the Queensland Disability Alliance Statement 2025 – click here The Online Election Forum will be held on Wednesday 16 April and representatives from key parties will attend. The 2025 Queensland Disability Alliance consists of thirty-one disability organisations ... Read More

QDN e-News – 27 March 2025 https://youtu.be/BthtdBPO2QQ   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 an editor of your choice to have a complete transcript that you can edit. Voice of Queenslanders with Disability survey 2025  The Voice of ... Read More

Insights from the 100-Day Review – Brisbane 2032 Olympics The final report from the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games Infrastructure 100 Day Review was released on 25 March 2025 and has informed the Queensland Government’s 2032 Delivery Plan, released on the same day.  More than 5,800 submissions were received as part of the review process, including the submission from QDN. Additionally, more than 150 stakeholder meetings were conducted and 23 site visits across Queensland. Michelle ... Read More

2025 Federal Budget  On Tuesday 25 March 2025, Treasurer Jim Chalmers handed down the Federal Budget for 2025 with a range of key elements affecting people with disability. Here are the budget highlights:   NDIS & the disability sector    $364.5 million to reform the Information Linkages and Capacity Building program (ILC). These supports will complement additional foundational supports to be co‑funded with States and Territories.  $42.2 million to deliver the National Autism Strategy.   In ... Read More

Tropical Cyclone Alfred Emergency Contact Information – South East Queensland Evacuation Centres  Your council’s disaster dashboard gives you real-time updates on Evacuation Centres & their locations. Information to find your local council disaster dashboard is available here: Find your local council | Get Ready Queensland. Please check the relevant local council dashboard before attending. These centres may have limited facilities and do not allow you to take pets. Where can I get ... Read More

QDN e-News – 11 March 2025 https://youtu.be/8XkYFoTAkZI   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 an editor of your choice to have a complete transcript that you can edit. Emergency Contact Information – South East Queensland Your ... Read More

QDN e-News – 7 February 2025 https://youtu.be/Xd4ozkqoBaY   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 an editor of your choice to have a complete transcript that you can edit. New Minister for NDIS and release of updated Australia’s ... Read More

QDN e-News Update – 10 January 2025 https://youtu.be/Xd4ozkqoBaY   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 an editor of your choice to have a complete transcript that you can edit. QDN Emerging Leaders Program 2025!  QDN’s Emerging ... Read More

QDN e-News Update – 19 December 2024 https://youtu.be/_8xitf1d35E 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 an editor of your choice to have a complete transcript that you can edit. Brisbane 2032 Updates Games Authority to conduct 100-Day ... Read More

QDeNgage e-Newsletter December 2024 To find out more about QDeNgage please visit the website at: QD-eNgage – Queenslanders With Disability Network   Welcome to this edition of the QDeNgage e-Newsletter.  Hello, It has been a busy, challenging and very rewarding year for QDeNgage. As we near the end of 2024, QDN would like to thank you all for your contribution to the success of QDeNgage this year. We could not have done it without you. We wish you all a relaxing and enjoyable festive ... Read More

QDN e-News Update – 19 November 2024 https://youtu.be/ivELOrIdIDA 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 an editor of your choice to have a complete transcript that you can edit. Annual General Meeting 2024 QDN’s AGM was held last Saturday ... Read More

QDN e-News Update – 25 October 2024 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iBBpexcocBQ 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 an editor of your choice to have a complete transcript that you can edit. All you need to know – State Election 26 ... Read More

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 an editor of your choice to have a complete transcript that you can edit. Queensland Disability Stakeholder Engagement and Co-Design ... Read More