River J Night

07/04/2026

Click on this link https://qdn.org.au/voq-2026/ to fill out the survey today.

There’s not much time left to capture your experiences

We’re sending this out to Queenslander’s as it is the final weeks of the Voice of Queenslanders with Disability Survey closing 17 April 2026.

It was lovely meeting and catching up with thousands of Queenslanders last month at the states biggest disability event for the year, the 2026 Brisbane Disability Connection Expo.

We would like to support the amazing work done by QDN, Griffith University, Inclusive Futures and Queensland Government by encouraging everyone to please share your voice and complete their survey.

This survey helps:

-Shape disability policy in Queensland
-Strengthen advocacy led by people with disability
-Improve services and supports
-Influence decisions that affect your everyday life.
-Your voice directly informs what happens next.

Mr River Night

Founder and Director
National Disability Sector Advocate, PWD, Carer and Father

‘Let’s bring the human back to Community Services’

Zeb Hourigan Children and Young People with Disability Australia Queenslanders with Disability Network Queensland Alliance for Mental Health Children and Young People with Disability Australia Disability Advocacy Network Australia - DANA Disability Law Queensland Amanda Camm MP

06/04/2026

Have your say Queensland

06/04/2026

Recruit talent: The disability community and government officers joined PWdWA last Friday to wave the flag for more disability employment in the WA Government sector.

Workers and jobseekers joined PWdWA CEO Kat Johns to launch the Target Five Talent initiative to encourage the WA public sector to once again aim to recruit 5% talented people with disabilities in our state.

Despite rainy weather from ex-Tropical Cyclone Narelle, we had a good turnout in the room, with people also attending online to support the disability employment initiative.

Sponsored by the Department of Communities, the Target Five Launch was held at our regular Disability Cafe.





CAPTION: PWdWA CEO Kat Johns and a group of supporters of the Target Five disability employment initiative smile as they gather at a Disability Cafe event at a City of Belmont library. Below them a caption reads, "PWdWA launched the the Target Five Talent initiative at its regular Disability Cafe on March 27, to promote disability employment".

01/04/2026

Thankyou Queensland for another huge event last month!

We are now releasing photos and video and interview as we sift through them. So many great memories!

Early bird prices are on if you want to exhibit and join us next year!

Take advantage of the discount before it runs out soon. Pick the best spots before they go!

https://developingauscommunities.com.au/brisbane-expo-2027-exhibitor/

26/03/2026

Fuel costs are going up and now the alternative option for many that cannot get a driving license or afford a car is at risk with new laws being introduced for ebikes and related devices they may mean anyone wanting to use an ebike or related device has to have a full car license.

What impact will this have on participants, providers, the community and access?

We have been asked by media outlets to comment on this and we would love your views to share.

We believe in safety and we think our leaders might have forgotten to consider a big part of this planning.

Take the quick survey here https://forms.gle/GMEjdQ1ABEhAQAsP8

Linda Reynolds CSC Wendy Bourne MP The Australian Greens Hannah Beazley MLA Pauline Hanson's One Nation Party Zeb Hourigan First Peoples Disability Network Kate Washington MP Amanda Camm MP People with Disability Australia People With disabilities WA Children and Young People with Disability Australia

17/03/2026

What a powerful team of amazing professionals in one place.

What a great way to end our successful day of sponsoring the information hub at the Developing Australian Communities expo.

Thank you to River J Night and St Jude's Health Care Services for making it an enjoyable dinner at Moo Moo restaurant.

See you all tomorrow for day 2 of the expo, make sure you stop by and say hello.

20/02/2026

Time out for Ed Sheeran TGIF

fans DCA Mentoring Supports Anthony Albanese David Crisafulli MP

18/02/2026

Come see the huge AS4P CARE STA and Farm Stay Respite Specialist Hub at the Brisbane Disability Connection Expo March 13-14 at the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre

10am to 4pm both days

Booth B13 - Check out the expo floor plan here and plan your day https://isu.pub/fGC6V7u

AS4P CARE PTY LTD is an innovative provider of specialist disability accommodation (SDA) and farm stay respite with a vision to transform the lives of people with disability by building, managing, and attracting investment in quality disability housing.

Check out AS4P Care today https://as4pcare.com.au/

Short-term accommodation and respite services play a crucial role in the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS), providing essential support for individuals with disabilities and their caregivers. These services offer temporary stays in accessible accommodations, offering a break for both the person with a disability and their support network. It allows individuals to experience a change of environment, fostering independence and social interaction. Respite care not only enhances the well-being of those with disabilities but also supports their families by providing relief from daily caregiving responsibilities. The NDIS's focus on short-term accommodation ensures a holistic approach to disability care, promoting inclusivity and improved quality of life.

Don’t forget to like and follow the AS4P Care page and keep up to date with all the new crew and animals https://www.facebook.com/AS4PCare


Shayne Neumann MP Amanda Camm MP DCA Mentoring Supports Mark Butler MP Anthony Albanese Brisbane Kids Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre Wendy Bourne MP

14/02/2026

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Beat the line up as a visitor and register for Qld's biggest, free, disability and NDIS related event for 2026
Shayne Neumann MP Amanda Camm MP Kate Washington MP DCA Mentoring Supports Mark Butler MP First Peoples Disability Network Anthony Albanese Brisbane Kids UnitingCare Zeb Hourigan

14/02/2026

Being the biggest, free community event every year for the Disability sector, created, shaped and delivered by people living with disability, for people living with disability, we would be crazy not to invite our Minister for Families, Seniors and Disability Services and Minister for Child Safety and the Prevention of Domestic and Family Violence.

We have spent months emailing and inviting all our Qld and Federal leaders including the super busy David Crisafulli MP, as well as, the Greens, Labor and One Nation so everyone has the chance to hear from our community at this massive event.

We get lots of complaints that our State Minister, or at the very least a representative, can't always make it to open or attend Queensland's biggest Disability event, so we wanted to the show the community we gave it a red hot go to try and invite the incredibly busy Hon Amanda Camm MP.

Qld Parliament is not sitting until March 24 so we hope our state leaders can find time to visit, talk to and hear from our huge community in Qld on 13-14 March this year at the Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre

What a superhuman task having so many portfolios on one Ministers shoulders! If anything our Qld Minister has a huge job.

The Disability Royal Commission with 222 recommendations, most of which have not been endorsed or actioned still after 2 years at a Federal level, showed us the extent of violence, abuse, neglect and exploitation of people living with disability. Over 50% of people over 65 live with a disability also.

The Royal Commission showed the vast majority of children with disability experience abuse and violence so we know how important child safety is in our sector, which is why our Minister for Seniors, Disability, Child Safety and DV is the most requested Queensland leader at every event we have each year.

So far Qld Government staffers have said they are probably too busy to talk to us or arrange to come along but we wonder if their office staff realise that this is literally the biggest event for 2026 for the disability sector and how much we miss our Minister for Disability when they can't attend.

In previous years we have had Bill Shorten, LNP, Pauline Hanson's One Nation Party and the The Australian Greens all come along all over Australia Kate Washington MP and Hannah Beazley MLA both attended our previous events in NSW and WA, because showing up means a lot to our space when there is so much change and uncertainty. 20% or more of the voting public is important.

We see Amanda posting on her social media supporting small business, the reef, sports, schools, health, first home buyers, boat ramps, tourism and fishing limits, but as our Disability Minister, the community is asking us to invite you to hear their stories and share what Queensland is doing about disability services, Thriving Kids, foundational supports, domestic violence and safeguards for people with disability, flowing on from such horrendous examples of generational and chronic violence, abuse, neglect and exploitation of children, adults and seniors living with disability.

We cant wait to hear and share the amazing work being done here in Queensland by our hard working Queensland Government, because so much is done behind the scenes and the community doesn't realise just how many great projects are going on right now.

As a community we want to support you in this massive role Amanda Camm MP with so many big portfolios on one person's shoulders. We hope you can make it!

If you know anyone in Amanda's office please let them know how important it is to our community to see representation at Qld's biggest event and put in a good word for us : )

At least everyone can see we tried our best and if our Minister can't make it, we know someone will come to represent the Qld Government and the hard work they are all doing right now.

We get no funding to help deliver this massive, free community event so warm words, a listening ear, some time and updates for the community is the next best thing.

Hope to see you there. Event link https://developingauscommunities.com.au/brisbane-expo-2026-visitor-2/

03/02/2026

Qlders, join the biggest disability event for 2026

Exhibitor spaces almost sold out!

https://developingauscommunities.com.au/brisbane-expo-2026/
Shayne Neumann MP Amanda Camm MP First Peoples Disability Network Kate Washington MP Anthony Albanese Brisbane Kids Queensland Alliance for Mental Health Mark Butler MP

23/01/2026

Check out Flying Kiwi Fitness at our huge Brisbane event coming up 13-14 March. There will be muscles and grunts and a tone of competitive lifters of all abilities. Shayne Neumann MP Amanda Camm MP DCA Mentoring Supports Mark Butler MP First Peoples Disability Network Anthony Albanese