Groups and locations

Online Groups

We host online peer support group meetings, providing you the opportunity to connect with other people with disability from anywhere in Queensland. All our groups are peer-led and serve as inclusive spaces for people with disabilities to come together, fostering connections and sharing experiences. We unite to connect, lead, inform, and influence.

We offer a variety of groups covering different topics and areas of interest, such as our QDN Y group for young people, our MAC Group for individuals over 65, and our self-management group. If you require information on how to join an online group, we will email you an invitation with instructions on how to participate using Zoom.

Group Convenor Profile – Wayne Maitland
28th July 2022
Wayne Maitland Cairns Peer Support Group Why did you join QDN? I want to make a difference . I wanted to have an impact and use my previous work and life experience to help others speak out and make a difference. QDN enables me to do just that around the issues that impact people with disability. What has been good about becoming part of the group? Being part of something bigger, friendship, being out in the community and being able to communicate with others and share issues or ideas on ... Read More
Group Convenor Profile – Patricia Marsh
11th July 2022
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 myself and advocating for myself and others. What has been one of the groups achievements? Helping people with disability in Rockhampton prepare their Person-Centred Emergency ... Read More
Group Convenor Profile – Rob Ellis
21st June 2022
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 others and share knowledge which is what I love to do. What has been one of the groups achievements? Long lasting, staying together, and friendship. One of the groups achievements was ... Read More
QDN e-News Video Update – June Week 3
16th June 2022
QDN e-News Video Update – June 2022 Week 3 2032 Games Visioning Forum On Monday 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 and Dr Sharon Boyce set the scene for how we can work together to ... Read More
Peer Support Group Wrap up – March 2022
3rd June 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 week they supported three peer groups meeting with 17 QDN peer group members and over 40 community service providers and 3 regional councils. They connected with new ... Read More