Deception Bay LSG ‘Out and About in Our Community and Beyond Expo’ Congratulations to Deception Bay Local Support Group for hosting yet another very successful Expo Celebrating Disability Awareness on 13 September 2018 at Market Square Deception Bay. The Deception Bay LSG were successful in receiving $1900 sponsorship from the Moreton Bay Regional Council, with … Read More
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Bi-monthly Update – September 2018
Bi-monthly Update – September 2018 From the Chairperson I start my report this month with an acknowledgement to Mike Duggan. Mike passed away on 24 September, peacefully at his home but unexpectedly. Mike made significant contributions to a number of organisations during his life, including Community Resource Unit, Queensland Advocacy Incorporated, Lifestyle Options,
E-Blast: Launch of QDN Hot Topics Digital Stories at Griffith Film School, Southbank as part of Disability Action Week
E-Blast – Launch of QDN Hot Topics Digital Stories at Griffith Film School, Southbank as part of Disability Action Week QDN was pleased to co-host with Griffith University, the launch of the Hot Topics Local Support Group Digital Stories as part of Disability Action Week on Tuesday 11 September 2018. The digital stories are a collection … Read More
Disability Action Week
Disability Action Week Disability Action Week is being held from 9 to 15 September 2018 with the theme ‘An all abilities Queensland: everybody has a role to play’. Disability Action Week is held annually in September with the aim of empowering people with disability, raising awareness of disability issues, and improving access and inclusion throughout … Read More
Brisbane Hot Topics Digital Story Launch – Disability Action Week
Brisbane Hot Topics Digital Story Launch – Disability Action Week Brisbane Hot Topics Local Support Group is nearing the completion of its digital story project. With the help of staff and students from Griffith University, they have developed our personal stories about how they have influenced change and dealt with challenges in their lives. They … Read More
Bi-monthly Update July 2018
Bi-monthly Update July 2018 From the Chairperson The annual fanfare associated with the month of June means State budget time, and the 2018-2019 Queensland State Budget was handed down by the Palaszczuk Government. QDN, as one of 14 Community Services Peaks was part of the organisations hosting the Budget Breakfast organised by QCOSS at the … Read More
Changing Lives, Changing Communities
Changing Lives, Changing Communities QCOSS has worked with communities over the past few years to successfully strengthen relationships and improve community outcomes. Building on this work and the momentum of QCOSS’ Movement for change conference and Pulse
Bi-monthly update – May 2018
Bi-monthly update – May 2018 From the Chairperson Welcome to our May eBulletin and as usual, there is lots going on for QDN, our members and people with disability.
Social Media tips from Nigel Webb; Digital Champion
Social Media tips from Nigel Webb; Digital Champion The full series of four videos where Nigel Webb, Chairperson QDN Board of Directors and also an Advance Queensland Community Digital Champion offers tips on engaging with social media is now available for you to view and to listen to here. The Advance Queensland Community Digital Champions program … Read More
QDN and QCOSS successful ILC Grant – Changing Lives, Changing Communities
QDN and QCOSS successful ILC Grant – Changing Lives, Changing Communities Partners, Queenslanders with Disability Network (QDN) and Queensland Council of Social Service (QCOSS) are pleased to announce their successful grant “Changing Lives, Changing Communities”