Media Release: QDN welcomes bi-partisan support for Royal Commission into abuse and neglect and urges Government to act now Queenslanders with Disability Network (QDN) welcomes long awaited bi-partisan support for a Royal Commission into violence, abuse, exploitation and neglect of people with disability. “After many years of
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E-Blast: The Public Advocate 2018 Report and Summary
E-Blast: The Public Advocate 2018 Report and Summary This year the work of the Public Advocate has primarily focused on: the aged care sector, with a particular focus on the use of unregulated restrictive practices and elder abuse; monitoring aspects of the operation of the mental health system and the Mental Health Review Tribunal and the … Read More
E-Blast: Human Rights Bill introduced to Queensland Parliament
E-Blast: Human Rights Bill introduced to Queensland Parliament Queenslanders will soon be protected under a Human Rights Act after a bill was tabled in State Parliament yesterday. The Queensland act has been modelled on the Victorian Charter of Human Rights and Responsibilities Act. That includes a
E-Blast: Queensland renters deserve the right to have a place to call home – make renting fair!
E:Blast: Queensland renters deserve the right to have a place to call home – make renting fair! Queenslanders with Disability Network (QDN) is one of 12 community based organisations who form the Make Renting Fair Alliance today (October 25 2018) launching the “Make Renting Fair” campaign. It gives a voice to Queensland renters,
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,
Queensland Advocacy Incorporated (QAI) Forum – Violence against people with disabilities in their homes
Violence against people with disabilities in their homes forum by Queensland Advocacy Incorporated QAI are proud to launch details of an upcoming forum ‘Violence against people with disabilities in their homes’ which we’d like to share with our members and supporters. Please see information below for QAI forum
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
MEDIA RELEASE: Action to address the abuse, violence and neglect of people with disability
MEDIA RELEASE: Action to address the abuse, violence and neglect of people with disability Action to address the abuse, violence and neglect of people with disability Queenslanders with Disability Network (QDN) is concerned by the personal stories shared and
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.
Bi-Monthly Update – January 2018
Bi-Monthly Update – January 2018 From the Chairperson Welcome to 2018! QDN was pleased to welcome both the State and Commonwealth Ministers for Disability on 18 January to officially open QDN’s new office in Spring Hill and launch the digital story