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Queenslanders with Disability Network

Locality: Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

Phone: +61 7 3252 8566

Address: 338 Turbot Street 4000 Brisbane, QLD, Australia

Website: http://www.qdn.org.au

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25.01.2022 Virtual Forum Series for people with disability: COVID Conversations #1 - COVID testing and mask wearing: what do people with disability and their supporters need to know? This is a free event for people with disabilities on 2 September at 10:30am to 12pm, it is important to register for the event. For more information and to register click here https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/covid-conversations-testing COVID testing and mask wearing: what do people with disability and th...eir supporters need to know? QDN with Health Consumers Queensland HCQ will hold three COVID conversations to talk about testing for COVID and wearing masks and understanding your healthcare and disability rights. This is important because we want you to have the most up to date information to remain safe and have your rights protected. These forums will be held on 2 September, 3 September and 4 September 2020. (Stay tuned for more details) If you need help to register for the event, please call QDN on 1300 363 783. Graphic Description: White background with blue QDN logo and Health Consumers Queensland logo. COVID Conversations Free COVID-19 information session for people with disability and their supporters.

24.01.2022 People with disability living in Toowoomba are invited to join the Toowoomba Peer Support Group meeting on Thursday 20 August, 3pm to 5pm. Currently meeting online, this group is a place for people with disability to connect, share experiences and learnings, and discuss important issues. To join the meeting call 1300 363 783 or email [email protected] for details Graphic Description: Toowoomba Peer Support Group , meet people, support, belong, conversation, Do you live in Toowoomba and have a disability? Join the Toowoomba Peer Support Group to share your story, hear other peoples experiences, and discuss topics of interest.

24.01.2022 Important update Queensland Health has released the locations where people who have confirmed cases of COVID-19 have been in the community over the past few weeks. Please stay home if you have any symptoms and get tested. https://www.qld.gov.au//cor/current-status/contact-tracing?... fbclid=IwAR1QsKz3ICvd-l3v60U-e5SMy9WGKyXCsZrCIO5FWXudVAdhQcyUqy_IQIw

23.01.2022 The Self-Management Peer Support Group is a new group for people self-managing or wanting to self-manage their NDIS packages. Come and learn tips on self-management and support each with self-management. The group will meet online the fourth Thursday of every month. Contact QDN on 1300 363 783 or [email protected] Graphic description: Photo of woman in wheelchair at computer looking at a self-management course. The words self-management are on her computer screen. Self management peer support group written in white on blue background. Black QDN logo and black PSG logo on orange background. A new QDN peer support group for people with disability to learn about NDIS self management and support each with self management. For more info contact QDN on 1300 363 783 or [email protected]

23.01.2022 Metro South Hospital and Health Service testing locations

22.01.2022 We are calling on QDN members to help build better homes for all Australians. In early 2021, Building Ministers from across Australia will meet to consider whether to include mandatory minimum accessibility standards in the National Building Code. This decision will affect hundreds of thousands of Australians who cannot currently find appropriate housing. This will be a critical decision for the hundreds of thousands of Australians with mobility impairments who cannot get acc...ess to housing that meets their needs. Changes to the National Building Code will then come into effect in all states and territories on 1 September 2022. The Building Better Homes Campaign is a coalition of peak bodies and agencies working to secure mandatory accessibility standards within the National Building Code. QDN are asking our members to support the Building Better Homes Campaign by signing and sharing the petition to the Hon Karen Andrews MP, Chair of the Building Ministers Meeting. This petition will be presented to the Building Ministers Forum at the end of February. Their signatures will strengthen the call for change. Alternatively, you can email our Building Ministers to inform them of your support for a minimum access standard for housing in the National Construction Code. For more information click here https://www.buildingbetterhomes.org.au/mission.html

22.01.2022 QDN congratulates the Palaszczuk Government, and the new cabinet and looks forward to working together with all members of the 57th Queensland Parliament to create an inclusive Queensland for people with disability and their families where everyone can live, work, learn and play List of Cabinet Members and their Ministry's ANNASTACIA PALASZCZUK Premier and Minister for Trade STEVEN MILES Deputy Premier and Minister for State Development, Infrastructure, Local Government and... Planning CAMERON DICK Treasurer and Minister for Investment GRACE GRACE Minister for Education, Minister for Industrial Relations and Minister for Racing YVETTE D’ATH Minister for Health and Ambulance Services MARK BAILEY Minister for Transport and Main Roads MICK DE BRENNI Minister for Energy, Renewables and Hydrogen and Minister for Public Works and Procurement SHANNON FENTIMAN Attorney-General and Minister for Justice, Minister for Women and Minister for the Prevention of Domestic and Family Violence MARK RYAN Minister for Police and Corrective Services and Minister for Fire and Emergency Services STIRLING HINCHLIFFE Minister for Tourism Industry Development and Innovation and Minister for Sport MARK FURNER Minister for Agricultural Industry Development and Fisheries and Minister for Rural Communities LEEANNE ENOCH Minister for Communities and Housing, Minister for Digital Economy and Minister for the Arts GLENN BUTCHER Minister for Regional Development and Manufacturing and Minister for Water DI FARMER Minister for Employment and Small Business and Minister for Training and Skills Development CRAIG CRAWFORD Minister for Seniors and Disability Services and Minister for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Partnerships SCOTT STEWART Minister for Resources MEAGHAN SCANLON Minister for the Environment and the Great Barrier Reef and Minister for Science and Youth Affairs LEANNE LINARD Minister for Children and Youth Justice and Minister for Multicultural Affairs (Graphic Description: Premier and Governor General and his wife, and the new cabinet on the steps of Government House, standing social distancing. White Government House in background and garden and hedges on either side of stairs.)

22.01.2022 Check out key note speakers and program for the Mind the Gap event. Join us on 18 September to work together to bridge the disability digital divide https://qdn.org.au/mind-the-gap-event-program/

22.01.2022 The Gold Coast Hot Topics Local Support Group came together, before COVID, to explore their community through the lens of people with disability. They used GoPros to film the days activities so that people of all abilities can come together to access and share. The Creating Inclusion: Enabling Adventure digital story was developed by QDNs Gold Coast Hot Topics Local Support Group. It showcases how accessible spaces and places across mainstream, business and community o...rganisations enable full participation by people with disability as citizens in the life of the community. We dedicate this video to Robert Holden, a QDN member who passed recently. Click on the link https://youtu.be/TxLcg9uXfsA

21.01.2022 The NDIA have released the Functional Capacity Assessment Framework yesterday. It outlines the what and why around the NDIA has introduced the independent assessments. QDN supports consultation with people with disability and their families as critical. QDN will keep members informed as new information and user-friendly information is released and what this means for NDIS participants, both in the scheme and those making access. https://www.ndis.gov.au//functional-capacity-assessment-fr

21.01.2022 Disability action week starts today from 13 to 19 September This years theme Access-ability making things better for everyone focuses on the benefits of improved accessibility, not only for people with disability but also for the whole community. We all benefit when the communities where we live, work, learn and play provide opportunities for everyone to participate and fulfil their potential.... Dont forget to register for Mind the gap: bridging the disability digital divide on this Friday 18 September at 10am. For more information and to register checkout QDNs website https://qdn.org.au/home/whats-on/mind-the-gap-event/ (Image description: Graphic drawing of community with buildings, grassed area, concrete area and beach with accessible beach ramp. There are fifteen people in the drawing either as an individuals, pair or small groups with and without different types of disability, doing activities including riding bike, crossing road, playing ball game, on beach, walking in park, talking and communicating. Text reads Access-ability making things better for everyone. Disability action week 13-19 September 2020. Find out how you can help create an accessible All Abilities Queensland. Visit www.allabilities.qld.gov.au)

20.01.2022 Griffith University is looking for people with disability to be involved in research project by doing a 10 20 minute online survey. The survey will ask you about your experience of participating in research. We are offering participants the chance to enter a prize draw to win one of five $50 vouchers for taking part. With your responses we will write an Information Guide so that people with disability will know what to expect, and what questions they can (and should) ask ...of researchers. This guide will help people with acquired disability to make informed decisions when asked to participate in future research. Please click on the link below for further information and to take part in the survey. https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/9XPHBTT Anyone with an acquired disability can participate. If you are unsure please contact: [email protected] or phone 0468 845 566

19.01.2022 Reminder that Health and Wellbeing Queensland want to hear from Queenslanders with disability to shape their work going forward to make healthy happen for all people across the state.

19.01.2022 Accessible, affordable, safe housing is important for everyone. Queensland Government are seeking feedback on proposed changes to the way social housing is designed and delivered in Queensland. Have your say on why #myhousingmatters and universal housing is critical part of the design and delivery of housing across Queensland for people with disability. ... Your feedback will inform the delivery of new social housing guidance material and demonstration projects for the Queensland Government. Nothing about us without us. https://yoursayhpw.engagementhq.com/survey-housing-matters

19.01.2022 COVID Conversations: Free webinars for people with disability and their supporters COVID-19 has meant lots of changes and its important that everyone can get the information they need about what we can do to be prepared, slow the spread of COVID-19 and get essential services and support. Queenslanders with Disability Network (QDN), in partnership with Health Consumers Queensland (HCQ), are holding a series of free webinars for people with disability and their supporters... 2 September 2020 10:30am 12:00pm: Testing and wearing masks What do we need to know? 3 September 2020 10:30am 12:00pm: Getting the healthcare you need during COVID-19: Get prepared and know your rights 4 September 2020 10:30am 12:00pm: Disability supports during COVID-19: Get prepared and know your rights Click here to go to link https://qdn.org.au/covid-conversations-free-webinars-for-p/ Health Consumers Queensland (Image: QDN and HCQ logos with text - Queenslanders with Disability Network and Health Consumers Queensland; Text COVID-19 Conversations, Free COVID-19 information session for people with disability and their supporters. Includes Graphic of three picutres of COVID virus graphic in black, blue and maroon.)

19.01.2022 Check out Queensland young leader Allycia who has been part of the national co-design committee talking about the National Young People with Disability Summit. Summit is being held from September 29 to October 3 The National Summit, hosted by Children and Young People with Disability Australia will be an opportunity for young people with disability from around the country to come together for a five day on line event focusing on the issues that matter to you.... Check out CYDA website for more information on the summit and how to register https://www.cyda.org.au/get-involved/national-summit Children and Young People with Disability Australia

19.01.2022 A reminder QDN and HCQ are hosting our free online webinar on Thursday 3 September- healthcare in the COVID environment, what you need to know about your rights and being prepared if you need to go to hospital during this time. Getting the healthcare you need during COVID-19: Get prepared and know your rights Our speakers for tomorrow: ... Melissa Fox, Health Consumers Queensland Sharon Boyce, Queenslanders with Disability Network Keren Pointon, Health Consumers Queensland Dr Ben Gauntlet, Australian Human Rights Commission Jillann Farmer, Queensland Health Michelle Moss Queenslanders with Disability Network Register here https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/covid-conversations-2-getti

19.01.2022 Metro North Hospital and Health Service testing locations

19.01.2022 QDN in partnership with Community Services Industry Alliance (CSIA), and with the Department of Communities , Disability Services and Seniors and are hosting an exciting event on Friday 18 September all about digital access, to celebrate Disability Action Week. Our event Mind the Gap will have national and local speakers to profile people with disability, businesses, services, and communities who use technology in innovative and inclusive ways. It will also give participan...ts opportunity to work together to seek solutions to build upon innovation and bridge the disability digital divide. Stay tuned, registration will be open soon! Community Services Industry Alliance Ltd [Image Description: Mind the Gap event flyer . Yellow background, with a graphic representation of a computer monitor on the left, with the event description mentioned above, and text on the right saying Save the Date, Friday 18 September, 10am 12 noon. More details to be released shortly

18.01.2022 Peer Support Groups meet monthly connecting people with disability to share information and new learn new things. Contact [email protected] or phone 1300 363 783 to get meeting details. Find out more about your local peer support group at https://qdn.org.au/our-/our-projects-2/local-support-groups Graphic description: Yellow background with blue QDN logo and Peer Support Group coloured logo. Peer Support Groups. Townsville Tuesday 1 September 11.30am - 1.30pm and Over 65s MAC Group Wednesday 2 September 1pm - 2.30pm. Photo of 12 Zoom participants in a meeting

17.01.2022 Announcement: Central Station upgrades lifts closed from 30 November 2020. From 30 November 2020, the lifts to platforms 1/2 and 3/4 at Central station will be closed for approximately four months for major works. QDN recognises that the temporary closure of these lifts will have an impact on many of our members. Queensland Rail has provided information about the measures that are in place to assist customers who require the lifts for accessibility. ... Find out all you need to know about the closure on our website. https://qdn.org.au/e-blast-central-station-upgrades-lifts-/

17.01.2022 URGENT UPDATE Important information for people wiht disability about new Chief Health Officer directive issued today that relate to people with disability https://qdn.org.au/category/general-news/

16.01.2022 An invitation to be part of important piece of international research on the impact of COVID 19 on people with intellectual and developmental disability Please see message from Professor Chris Bigby about how you can participate The survey is led by the Centre for Disability Studies, University College Dublin, Ireland, and comprises a team of 26 researchers from 19 countries. Professor Christine Bigby, Director of the Living with Disability Research Centre, La Trobe Universit...y is the Australian co-investigator on the study. The survey has ethics approval and is anonymous. It can be completed by family members of people with intellectual disabilities, direct support workers or others involved in service delivery or advocacy with people with intellectual disabilities. You must be at least 18 years to participate. We invite you and members of your network to take part in the survey. We would also be grateful if you would share this with others who you think may be interested. We estimate the survey will take about 25 minutes to complete. To take part in the survey, please click on the link below (or https://tinyurl.com/COVID19IDD) , then click on the link to the English version of the survey for Australian participants.

16.01.2022 Queenslanders with Disability Network (QDN) and Health Consumers Queensland (HCQ) are pleased to announce the release of a new resource for people with disability to assist them during COVID-19 with getting the hospital care they need. The Know your Rights resources provide a suite of tools for people with disability and their supporters that gives practical information to help make a plan, get prepared, and know what to expect if they need to go to hospital, and their rig...hts to getting the healthcare that meets their individual needs. Read the Media Release here: http://bit.ly/mediakyr You can access the resources here: www.qdn.org.au/knowyourrightscovid19 Graphic Description: Picture of members on blue backgrounds. Know your rights. A guide for people with disability to get the hospital care they need during COVID-19.

16.01.2022 Great to see our Disability Inclusive Disaster Risk Reduction project featured in The Conversation. With the disaster season upon us, and the recent Brisbane lockdown, it's a reminder for people with disability to make or review your plan now, so you're prepared as things change. Use the P-CEP Workbook to get started: https://qdn.org.au//disability-inclusive-and-disaster-res/

16.01.2022 QLD Health have today announced changes to restrictions in Queensland that will come into effect from 4pm Tuesday 17 November 2020. See below for details.

16.01.2022 Its important that everyone can understand the Queensland Human Rights Act and what it means for them Check out these great new resources released for Disability Action Week from QAI so people with disability can be empowered to take action in their own lives for an inclusive Queensland Queensland Advocacy Incorporated - QAI... https://mailchi.mp/da4845daf73f/qai-media-release-1558910

15.01.2022 Statement by Nigel Webb, Chairperson of Queenslanders with Disability Network, in response to news that Minister ORourke not contesting seat of Mundingburra As a statewide organisation of, for and by, people with disability with over 2,000 members and supporters, Queenslanders with Disability Network has had the opportunity to work extensively with Minister ORourke over her five years as Minister for Disability Services. With the announcement today that she will not be stan...ding at the upcoming state election, on behalf of the QDN board, staff and members, I would like to acknowledge Minister ORourkes dedication and commitment to building a more inclusive state for Queenslanders with disability. During Minister ORourkes time as Minister for Disability Services, more than 75,000 Queenslanders have joined the National Disability Insurance Scheme, giving many choice and control over their disability supports for the first time in their lives. While there is undoubtedly much more work to do to ensure the scheme is accessible and delivering for Queenslanders with disability, it is important to acknowledge the significant progress that has been made. Additionally, we recognise Minister ORourkes leadership in implementing All Abilities Queensland, a statewide disability inclusion plan that was developed in consultation with more than 1,000 Queenslanders with disability. On a personal level, QDN has been fortunate to have Minister ORourke attend many of our events over the past five years. QDN members often express how much they appreciate Minister ORourkes approachable and warm manner, always taking time to hear directly from people with disability about how government decisions are impacting their lives. We wish Minister ORourke all the best for the future and thank her for her significant work on behalf of people with disability. With the state election on 31 October and whatever the results, QDN looks forward to working with the next Minister for Disability Services and Queensland Government to continue to build a more inclusive Queensland for all. Coralee ORourke MP

13.01.2022 Applications for postal votes for the upcoming State Election are open! Postal voting means you receive your voting ballot in the mail and can post it back for free no need to line up on Election Day. But you must apply to receive a postal vote. The easiest way to apply is online! Apply now: https://bit.ly/ECQpostal Plan the way youll have your say and ensure that disability matters at this election.... #MyDisabilityMatters #QldPol [Image description: Graphic with a navy background. At the centre of the graphic is a drawing of a letterbox with an envelope going inside. There is writing that states Postal vote applications open. Apply now. In the bottom left corner is the My Disability Matters logo and in the right corner is the QDN logo.]

13.01.2022 QDN Eblast to members today about the Tune Review and plans for independent assessments. QDN members have raised concerns about what this will mean for independence, choice and control. Access to assessments is important for many people with disability but it is important that this remains independent https://qdn.org.au/federal-government-responds-to-tune-rev/

13.01.2022 Register now! Free virtual forum for everyone Mind the gap: bridging the disability digital divide To celebrate Disability Action Week 2020 join QDN and partners CSIA and Department of Communities, Disability Services and Seniors to hear from people with disability, providers, businesses and service and join a conversation so we can drive change #digitalinclusion @communityservicesindustryalliance... https://qdn.org.au/home/whats-on/mind-the-gap-event/

12.01.2022 Very important news on new changes announced today by Minister Robert for Queensland NDIS participants living in the restricted areas - see the post from our friends at Every Australian Counts

12.01.2022 There are only hours left to have your say on what issues you want to see QDN focus on in 2021! Fill in the QDN member survey NOW and go in the draw to win a gift card: qdn.org.au/survey [IMAGE DESCRIPTION: A graphic with a light blue background for the top half. Taking up most of the right side is an illustration of a woman sitting at a desk working on a laptop computer. At the top left-hand side of the graphic is the text: There's still time to have your say! Thursday, 14... January 2021, is the last day our annual member survey is open. Underneath the text is a bold headline that reads: QDN MEMBER SURVEY CLOSES TODAY!. The bottom half of the graphic has a darker blue background with white writing that states: Tell us what you want QDN to focus on in 2021 and go into the draw to win a gift card!. In the bottom left-hand corner is the QDN logo in white.] See more

12.01.2022 Today our QDN staff member Kate attended the Nambour Community Centre , NAMBA NAIDOC 2020 'Always Was Family, Always Will Be Family' event to promote the Targeted Outreach Project. Do you work or volunteer with someone who might be eligible for supports through the NDIS? people who are vulnerable, isolated and needing support ... someone who needs extra help with getting their paperwork together for an NDIS Access Request? people who need a functional assessment for their NDIS access request, but may not have the money to do this? The Targeted Outreach Project is helping people with disability to: Understand how the NDIS can provide access to the supports they need Access free and practical individual support to apply for and access the NDIS through the Disability Connect and Outreach Program’s dedicated regional Assessment and Referral Team (ART) To find out more call QDN on 1300 363 783, email [email protected] or click on the link below for more information. https://bit.ly/targetedoutreach Graphic description: Photo one is a crowd in an open field attending a NAIDOC week event. Photo two is three people participating in an welcome to country presentation and traditional dance.

12.01.2022 Yesterday, the Toowoomba Peer Support Group met face to face for the first time since the COVID lockdown at the Toowoomba Library. We would like to thank those who joined with us through Zoom for their patience as we worked through technical issues experienced at the library. It was a great discussion, and everyone enjoyed themselves. The group discussed stories that were important to them and how the group prefers to communicate. Thanks to everyone involved for a successful meeting! Next month’s meeting with be the end of year catch up at a local café. Watch this space for details! **** Graphic description: a woman is taking a selfie with three people sitting around a table in a meeting room. The people are (from left to right): Nadia, Charles, Andrea and Danielle

11.01.2022 Peer Support Groups meet monthly connecting people with disability to share information and learn new things. Contact [email protected] or 1300 363 783 to get meeting details. Find out more about your local Peer Support Group at https://qdn.org.au/our-/our-projects-2/local-support-groups Graphic description: Yellow background with blue QDN logo and coloured PSG logo. Peer Support Groups, Fitzgibbon- 10am to 12pm Tuesday 22 September, Sunshine Coast Wednesday 23 September 10am to 12pm. Photo of 12 Zoom participants in a meeting.

09.01.2022 CSIA has launched Community Services Job Match, a safe, secure and free platform connecting employers directly with job seekers. Its easy to join. Register today to build your job seeker profile or to search for your next worker. #communityservicessjobmatch www.csialtd.com.au/jobmatch @csialtd

09.01.2022 2021 public hearing schedule for Disability Royal Commission is now available

08.01.2022 Urgent feedback sought on the impacts of accessible housing. The Australian Network for Universal Housing Design is working with the Melbourne Disability Institute and Melbourne University to survey people with disability to identify individual qualitative benefits to people with disability of having regulated minimum accessible housing standards in place. This is your chance to help influence, and hopefully change, government policy by urgently completing the on-line survey. Click here https://qdn.org.au/urgent-feedback-sought-on-the-impacts-o/

08.01.2022 Join the Fitzgibbon Peer Support Group, a place for people with disability in the Fitzgibbon area. The group meets every third Tuesday of the month and are currently meeting online. For details contact QDN on 1300 363 783 or [email protected] We hope to see you there!

08.01.2022 For members on Gold Coast and Darling Downs restrictions on range of things will be eased from 8am today

06.01.2022 The Australian Human Rights Commission has released these guidelines on the rights of people with disability in health and disability care during COVID-19.

06.01.2022 West Moreton Hospital and Health Service testing locations

06.01.2022 New easing of Covid restrictions from 4pm 17 November 2020 Queensland Government Logo Media Release JOINT STATEMENT... Premier and Minister for Trade The Honourable Annastacia Palaszczuk Minister for Health and Ambulance Services The Honourable Yvette D'Ath Restrictions ease Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk has announced a further easing of restrictions as Queensland continues its recovery from the pandemic. From 4pm Tuesday, November 17: Gatherings: increase gatherings in homes and public spaces from 40 to 50 across Queensland Indoor premises: increase from one person per four square metres to one person per two square metres (eg restaurants, cafes, pubs, clubs, indoor play areas, museums, art galleries, places of worship, convention centres and Parliament House Weddings: up to 200 people can attend a wedding and all guests can dance Funerals: Up to 200 people can attend a funeral Indoor events: seated, ticket venues to increase from 50% to 100% (eg theatre, live music, cinemas and indoor sports) Performers can reduce distance from audience from 4m to 2m except choirs which remain at 4m from audience Outdoor events: increase outdoor events from 1000 to 1500 with a COVID safe checklist (larger events require a COVID safe plan) Open air stadiums: Increase seated Capacity from 75% to 100% Outdoor dancing: outdoor dancing allowed (eg outdoor music festivals) ENDS Unsubscribe me View more statements on our web site The State of Queensland (Department of the Premier and Cabinet)

05.01.2022 Are you a person with disability interested in: Building your leadership skills, knowledge, attributes and qualities Connecting with other emerging leaders to share your leadership learning journey Connecting with established and knowledgeable leaders to learn from their experience Engaging in critical thinking and reflection about leading and making change happen... Dr Dinesh Palipana OAM talks about the importance of leadership for people with disability and why you should think about applying for this program - watch the video here https://youtu.be/fMaWypfW0C8 Find out more about our Emerging Leaders program at https://qdn.org.au/home/emerging-leaders-program/

05.01.2022 Last week, QDN Member Peter Yeo appeared on A Current Affair as part of his PointZero5 campaign for spinal and medical research. Peter is passionate about making life safer for people that use wheelchairs and mobility devices. He became aware that many Queenslanders living with disability have been injured through lack of restraint on Queensland buses and wants this to change. Watch Peter talk about how important it is to have active restraint anchors installed on Queensland... buses for wheelchairs or mobility aids. The Australian Disability Standards for Accessible Public Transport Guidelines (2004) require that all passengers be able to travel with the same level of safety. The Standards recognise the use of both active and passive restraining systems. This means that the use of active restraint anchors is not currently required to meet safe travel guidelines on buses. The Queensland Government’s Department of Transport and Main Roads Disability Action Plan 2018 -2022 states that these restraints keep a mobility device safe while a vehicle is moving. The Plan will include research into the implementation of restraint systems for people traveling with mobility devices on buses. The Government has also established the Accessible Transport Advisory Council, an independent advisory body that includes experts and representatives from diverse groups, including those with disability. QDN looks forward to working with the Accessible Transport Advisory Council and the TMR Disability Action Plan to deliver safer travel for all Queenslanders traveling with mobility devices. Thank you, Peter, and our colleagues, at Spinal Life Australia for your advocacy and work leading change in this area.

04.01.2022 The Targeted Outreach Team will be visiting Charleville, Cunnamulla, St George and Goondiwindi next week to help more Queenslanders with disability join the NDIS. On their last trip to South West Queensland, they spent a day in Quilpie before dropping in for afternoon tea at the Foxtrap in Cooladdi Australia’s tiniest town with a population of 4 people! Queenslanders with Disability Network is partnering with the Assessment and Referral Team (ART) to reach out to organisat...ions and local community groups to identify and support vulnerable people who may need additional assistance to access the NDIS. To connect your organisation or clients, contact the Targeted Outreach Team by calling 1300 363 783, emailing [email protected] or visiting www.qdn.org.au Image Description 1: Man with black hair, wearing a blue and white shirt standing with a lady wearing a pink dress. They are holding a poster which says targeted outreach project. They are standing outside and the dirt is red. They are in front of a low building with coloured signage. Image description 2: Lady and man standing outside beside a large brown sign with says Cooladdi. There are several trees in the background. The lady is wearing a pink dress and the man is wearing a blue and white shirt. They are both smiling.

04.01.2022 QDN pleased to share the launch of the P-CEP workbook. QDN Peer leaders have been working hard to co-design and road test this workbook over the past 6 months and proud to share this with other people with disability to guide emergency preparedness planning conversations.....#makeaplan#nothingaboutuswithoutus

02.01.2022 The voice of QDN members is needed! Have your say on equal access to public buildings today by taking part in this important online survey! The Australian Government is doing a review of the Premises Standards 2010, and asking people with disability for information about their everyday experiences with equal access to public buildings. ... They want to know whether the Standards are working and how they could improve them. They are looking for your opinion about inside building and common areas. This can include shopping centres, railway stations and their lifts and platforms, public pools, airports and accessibility of adult change facilities. Taking part in this survey means that you can share with the Australian Government what works and doesn’t work for you. The government will use this information to understand your day to day experiences and to provide a focus for their review of the Standards. A discussion paper on the Standards review and findings will be released in 2021. We will then make a submission on this paper. Complete the survey online through the link below The survey closes next Monday 30 November and can be submitted online. https://consult.industry.gov.au//2020-premises-standards-/

02.01.2022 In Mackay yesterday the University of Sydney and Mackay Regional Council shared information, learnings and resources with services about Person-Centred Emergency Preparedness. They are supporting people with disability to develop their own individual plans for disasters. Click on the link below to go the a workbook which can step you through your plan.... https://qdn.org.au//Person-Centred-Emergency-Preparedness- #mackayregionalcouncil #DiDRR

01.01.2022 The Queensland State Election is on 31 October 2020, so we need to act fast to make sure our voices and disability issues are firmly on the agenda this election campaign. Today QDN is proud to launch our 2020 Election Platform and Advocacy Toolkit. QDNs Election Platform, My Disability Matters, is informed by our 2,000+ members and is full of practical ideas of how we can work together to create a more inclusive Queensland. Weve already sent the platform to all political pa...rties asking them to sign on to our commitments before Election Day. But the change were calling for requires all of us to take action. So were calling on all Queenslanders with disability and their supporters to pledge that at this election #MyDisabilityMatters. Share this image to start the conversation and check out our platform and toolkit here: www.qdn.org.au//election-platforms/mydisabilitymatters2020/ [Graphic image description: Light blue background and white triangle with pink writing saying My Disability Matters. Below text I pledge to vote for a more inclusive Queensland. QDN logo in bottom corner.]

01.01.2022 QDN is looking for emerging leaders! Are you a person with disability interested in building and growing your individual, peer and community leadership skills this could be the program for you. Not sure about applying? Nigel Webb who has over 30 years of experiences shares his thoughts on why its important for people with disability to get involved in the Emerging Leaders Program at Find out more about our Emerging Leaders program at https://qdn.org.au/home/emerging-leaders-program/or contact QDN at [email protected] phone 1300 363 783 https://youtu.be/BXRdpoQitlw