QDN welcomes Minister O’Rourke’s launch of ‘Creating Inclusion: Enabling Adventure’ Digital Story International Day of People with Disability at Caboolture Changing Lives Changing Communities Today on 3 December 2019, International Day of People with Disability, the Hon. Coralee O’Rourke, Minister for Communities, Disability Services and Seniors launched Queenslanders with Disability Network (QDN’s) Deception Bay Local … Read More
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QDN Local Support Groups videos launched
QDN Local Support Groups videos launched Recently at QDNs Annual General Meeting, two digital stories were launched for the first time to celebrate QDN’s local support groups work to inform, connect, lead and influence people with disabilities in local communities across Queensland. The digital stories showcase QDNs peer groups and the work of peer groups … Read More
Why Come Along To A Local Support Group?
Why Come Along To A Local Support Group? QDN has 20 Peer Local Support Groups in communities across Queensland that meet in person and virtually. The groups are led by people with disability for people with disability. Hear from QDN’s Local Support Group Convenors about the benefits of being part of a peer network and … Read More
e-Blast: Support services announced for the Disability Royal Commission
e-Blast: Support services announced for the Disability Royal Commission The Australian Government is funding free and independent counselling and advocacy support for people engaging with or affected by the Disability Royal Commission.
Bi-Monthly Update – September 2019
Bi-Monthly Update – September 2019 From the Chairperson 15 September was the start of Disability Action Week, and a week to celebrate the contribution and inclusion of people with disability in our Queensland community. I know QDN members, families and supporters have been leading different activities in their communities, from Expos, to book launches, to … Read More
2019 QDN member survey – have your say!
2019 QDN member survey – have your say! QDN invite all members and supporters to complete the 2019 Member Survey. We ask what is important to you as a QDN member. We want to find out information about your experiences of living in Queensland, including accessing necessary services and supports to enable you to socially … Read More
QDN’s Peer to Peer Advocacy Project video
The NDIS is changing lives. QDN’s Peer to Peer Advocacy Project has provided crucial support to Queenslanders with Disability. Click here to go to the short Peer to Peer video #MyNDISAccessMatters
Shaping the future of disability policy for 2020 and beyond – Public Survey – Closing 10 June
Shaping the future of disability policy for 2020 and beyond – Public Survey – Closing 10 June People with disability and their families are invited to take part in national consultation to help shape the future of disability policy for 2020 and beyond. The public survey is closing 10 June and it
Bi-Monthly Update – May 2019
Bi-Monthly Update – May 2019 From the Chairperson QDN held our 15 year anniversary last year, celebrating the hard work and dedication of members and staff, to bring to life the vision of our founding members of a state-wide network of people with
2019 Federal Election: Disability policies from the Parties
2019 Federal Election: Disability policies from the Parties QDN’s election platform is based on feedback from QDN members, including our Local Support Groups and engagement with people with disability and their families whilst delivering key projects. Our election policy platform identifies seven key areas of priority commitment we are seeking from candidates in the Federal … Read More
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