A legacy of a more accessible and inclusive Queensland for all....

QDN is working with major stakeholders and others in the community, to be able to shape and influence the Brisbane 2032 Games. leaving a legacy for all of world class accessibility and inclusivity is what QDN hopes to achieve.

We all have an important role in bringing this vision to life with the Games approaching and a lot of work to do. The work starts now, and we look forward to working with you and other key members of our community on this journey.

Access and Inclusion: Paris 2024 and the runway to Brisbane 2032

QDN recently hosted an online forum about the Paris Games and what Brisbane can learn from the Paris experience.

The world’s largest sporting event takes over a city and creates a powerful platform for inclusivity, accessibility and positive change like no other.
What did we learn from Paris? What will their legacy be? How can we use this experience to create a transformative shift for people with disability to benefit Queensland in 2032 and beyond?

QDN brought together an expert panel to explore these questions.

  • Josh Bavas - Who reported live from Paris for Channel 9
  • Rachel Watson OAM - Australian Paralympian
  • Julie Saunders - Director at Urbis, a consulting firm offering services in planning, design, property, social planning, economics and research.

The Panel spoke about the Paris Games and their experiences from the lens of a competitor and media on the ground. They also reflected on what Queensland needs to focus on as we lead into 2032 to be a leader in access and inclusion.

Watch the full recording below:

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  • Brisbane Games 2032, Visioning Forum.Visioning Forum – For people with disability – Online Event
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    Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games Visioning Forum   A legacy of a more accessible and inclusive Queensland for all…. On Monday 13 June, we held the Brisbane 2032 Games Visioning Forum. With over 70 participants the Forum was opened by the Hon Stirling Hinchliffe MP, Minister for Tourism, Innovation and Sport and Minister Assisting the Premier on Olympics and Paralympics Sport and Engagement. Three speakers, including two former Paralympians Geoff Trappett and Karni Liddell ... Read More
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