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  • QDN e-News Update – 17 July
    QDN e-News – Thursday 17 July 2025 https://youtu.be/zdCnWiSfivI 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. 2025 Queensland Disability Conference – 29 August  QDN, in ... Read More
  • QDN e-News Update – 4 July
    QDN e-News – Friday 4 July 2025 https://youtu.be/mkGbJwcZoH0 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. 2025–26 Queensland Budget: Disability-Inclusive Investments  The ... Read More
  • Policy Update, there is a image of a tick in a box with an arrow coming out the side of the box and circling around back to point at the box.QDN e-News Update – 20 June
    QDN e-News – Friday 20 June 2025 https://youtu.be/0nOMVVLo64w   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. Members only event: Post Weather Event Review Forum – Ex ... Read More
  • Policy Update, there is a image of a tick in a box with an arrow coming out the side of the box and circling around back to point at the box.QDN e-News Update – 6 June
    QDN e-News – Friday 6 June 2025 https://youtu.be/WxSOVUb7HaQ   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. Bright Sparks Workshops QDN is running 48 Bright Sparks ... Read More
  • Policy Update, there is a image of a tick in a box with an arrow coming out the side of the box and circling around back to point at the box.QDN e-News Update – 23 May
    QDN e-News – Friday 23 May 2025 https://youtu.be/hHqc0o0WsSc   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. Make your voice count at the upcoming Disability Reform ... Read More
  • Policy Update, there is a image of a tick in a box with an arrow coming out the side of the box and circling around back to point at the box.QDN e-News Update – 6 May
    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
  • Policy Update, there is a image of a tick in a box with an arrow coming out the side of the box and circling around back to point at the box.QDN e-News Update – 9 April
    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 Federal Election Forum – Queensland Event
    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
  • Policy Update, there is a image of a tick in a box with an arrow coming out the side of the box and circling around back to point at the box.QDN e-News Update – 27 March
    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
    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
    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 Information
    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
  • Policy Update, there is a image of a tick in a box with an arrow coming out the side of the box and circling around back to point at the box.QDN e-News Update – 11 March
    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
  • Policy Update, there is a image of a tick in a box with an arrow coming out the side of the box and circling around back to point at the box.QDN e-News Update – 7 February
    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
  • Policy Update, there is a image of a tick in a box with an arrow coming out the side of the box and circling around back to point at the box.QDN e-News Update – 10 January
    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

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