Resources

Health Resources

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Summary document on a roundtable held in 2019. The topics was ‘upholding the right to health and life’

The Flu is highly contagious and serious. Find out what the signs and symptoms are, and how getting vaccinated stops it from spreading.

Housing and Energy Resources

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A Place to Call Home

A housing issues paper for people with disability.

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Making rent fair campaign: Queensland rental tenancy reforms

This video shows why Queensland rental tenancy reforms are important for Queenslanders with disability.

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Housing principles for inclusive communities

Housing has endorsed housing principles. The objective of the Queensland Housing Strategy 2017-2027, every Queenslander has access to a safe, secure, and affordable home.

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Co-Design for Inclusive Housing Workshop

A report for the Queensland Department of Communities, Housing and Digital Economy to inform the Partnering for Inclusive Housing Action Plan 2022-25

outlining some key strategies for Queensland codesigned with people with disability.

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Bright Sparks handbook

A workbook to help people make savings in their energy bills.

Disaster and Emergency Planning Resources

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Person-centred Emergency Preparedness Inclusive Community Consultations Reports

Report for consultations in Brisbane, Ipswich, Townsville, and Rockhampton

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Person Centred Emergency Planning video.

Gary shares his own story in a video about an emergency situation he was in and why it is important to have a plan.

Employment and Training Resources

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A booklet for people with intellectual disability who want to speak up and make change in their community.

A woman and a man are having a conversation in Auslan sign language.

Micro business videos series

Micro businesses are just one of many opportunities for people with disability to participate in employment.

Digital Inclusion Resources

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How to use Zoom

A guide to help you use zoom video conferencing.

Issues paper: Digital Inclusion Disability, and Housing

Dr Kim Osman, Dr Amber Marshall, Ms. Aimee Hourigan, & Fiona Malcolm

COVID-19 Resources

QDN is working to make sure you have the resources and tools to make a plan to keep yourself safe and well during this public health emergency. We worked with the University of Sydney to co-design the COVID-19 Person-Centred Emergency Preparedness Plan to provide people with practical tools, resources, and tips for people to develop their own individual plan and information to help people to stay safe.

We know that getting the healthcare you need during COVID-19 has been challenging too. QDN worked with Health Consumers Queensland co-designing with people with disability and families the Know your Rights: Getting the healthcare you need during COVID. We encourage people to think about, talk about and write down a plan for how things will work for you and your support network during this time.

COVID-19 Disability Deep Dive Report

This COVID-19 Disability Deep Dive Report provides independent findings and opportunities for State and Commonwealth Governments to consider.

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Interview video with the Deputy Chief of Health Officer Dr. Lynne Mckinlay and Alison Maclean QDN member

talking about Queensland’s COVID-19 Traffic light system

and what people with disability can do to keep safe from COVID-19.

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Queensland Health haven produced informative and easy to understanding fact sheets on:

Are there medicines for COIVID-19 and how do they work?

And information on How is eligible for the medication and how do I access?

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New information sheets – Getting the COVID-19 care you need

QDN has produced these Information Sheets for Queensland Health on the new care pathways for people with disability and their supporters if they get COVID-19, so they know how to access the right health care to meet their needs.

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COVID-19 Vaccine Information

A suite of resources to support people through Covid-19, including COVID-19 information sheets especially written for disability supported accommodation facilities.  This information has been developed for people with disability, their families and the service.

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Covid-19 easy read information

A suite of Covid-19 easy read factsheets to help you get the facts and get prepared.

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Government Management and operational plan for people with disability

This guides the Australian Health sector response to things like COVID-19.

Self-advocates building back better after covid-19.

Self-advocates with intellectual disability from Australia and Canada share their stories and concerns about keeping connected during covid.

Supporting Queenslanders with disability

Find out how QDN supports and advocates for people with disability across Queensland, and how you can get involved today.