Covid Conversation Discussion Summary now available The fourth Covid Conversation was held on the 26th of August.
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National Roadmap for Improving the Health of People with Intellectual Disability
National Roadmap for Improving the Health of People with Intellectual Disability QDN has been working with partners nationally over the past decade which has brought together people with intellectual disabilities and their families, professors, clinicians, advocates, and decision makers to understand how
COVID Conversations – Vaccinations for people with disability
COVID Conversations – Vaccinations for people with disability We know many QDN members and Queenslanders with disability are having a challenging time getting the COVID-19 vaccine. We know that some people aren’t sure what they need to do, where or how to register or where to
Meet Angela Kalantzis and Martin Broad– QDN Emerging Leaders
Meet Angela Kalantzis and Martin Broad– QDN Emerging Leaders Angela has a passion for supporting people with disability who slip through the support service gap. When she had her accident several years ago which left her with a brain injury, Angela reflects that she felt she was released from hospital way to soon. The day … Read More
Call for urgent action for vaccination rollout for people with disability.
Call for urgent action for vaccination rollout for people with disability. QDN is a member of a national coalition of more than 60 disability organisations led by PWDA which is calling on all Australian governments to take immediate action to protect people with disability from the Delta variant of COVID-19. The coalition has issued an … Read More
Three day lockdown for parts of Queensland
Three day lockdown for parts of Queensland The Queensland Government has issued the following new directives about COVID-19 restrictions. We will keep you updated as information changes. Parts of Queensland will go into a three-day lockdown after cases of COVID-19 transmission were detected in the community.
NEW – Vaccinations for aged care and disability care workers
NEW – Vaccinations for aged care and disability care workers Aged care and disability care workers who have not been vaccinated can now also register online here to receive priority access to the Pfizer vaccine at one of Queensland Health’s vaccination locations. There is a push by
e-blast: Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update: Public Health Directions 6 January 2021
Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update: Public Health Directions 6 January 2021 General COVID-19 Health Directions Over the last few weeks, there have been several changes to Queensland’s COVID-19 health directions and border controls. You can view current health directives here. Key Facts: If you’re feeling sick get tested today and stay home and isolate until you get … Read More
Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update: Public Health Directions December 2020
Coronavirus (COVID-19): Public Health Directions December 2020 There has been an increase in the number of Coronavirus COVID-19 cases in New South Wales. In response to this, the Queensland Government has made changes to the Queensland Public Health Directions. These changes mean that from 1am on 19 December Border Restrictions are now in place in … Read More
e-Blast: Virtual Forum Series for people with disability: COVID Conversations #2
e-Blast: Virtual Forum Series for people with disability: COVID Conversations #2 Getting the healthcare you need during COVID-19: Being prepared and knowing your rights Queenslanders with Disability Network (QDN), in partnership with Health Consumers Queensland (HCQ), is holding a series of 3 COVID Conversations for people with disability and their supporters.
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