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Become a QDN Member Consultant
Using your lived experience to create change.
QDeNgage is an initiative of Queenslanders with Disability Network (QDN). We connect people with disability with businesses, government departments and organisations seeking advice, feedback and insights to make their products, services, policies and communications more inclusive and accessible. Your lived experience is valuable.
Through QDeNgage, you can help shape decisions that impact people with disability and contribute to meaningful change in communities, workplaces and services. As a QDN Member Consultant you are paid for your time and expertise. Payment will vary depending on the work you do with us. It’s free to become a QDN Member Consultant, however you must:
- Identify as a person with disability, or be a family member or carer of a person with disability
- Be a QDN member (membership is free)
- Meet the requirements for how you would like to be paid. You can choose to be paid using a Statement by Supplier or by invoicing with an ABN. If you invoice with an ABN, you’ll need Public Liability Insurance. We’ll provide more information about these payment options during the onboarding process.
What opportunities might be available?
QDN Member Consultants may be involved in:
- Workshops and focus groups
- Advisory committees and reference groups
- Reviewing policies, programs and services
- Providing feedback on communication and accessibility
- Inclusion reviews and “mystery shopper “activities
- Disability awareness and inclusion training
- Public speaking and sharing lived experience
- Service design and co-design projects
We are looking for people who can:
- Share their lived experience and insights effectively
- Draw on connections and experiences within the disability community
- Work in line with QDN’s values and principles
Benefits of joining
- Use your lived experience to create change and influence
- Access to paid engagement opportunities
- Professional development, leadership and networking opportunities
How do I apply?
Alternatively, you can request a Word document version or call QDN so we can complete the application together over the phone.
Need support?
If you would like support to complete your application, please contact us:
- Email: engage@qdn.org.au
- Phone: 1300 363 783
Apply to become a QDN Member Consultant
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