INCLUSION MATTERS FORUM – Putting inclusion into action

Join us at QDN’s Inclusion Matters Forum to explore how inclusive communities are built, lived, and strengthened—by everyone.

Inclusion Matters forums, hosted by QDN Peer Leaders showcase what real inclusion looks like across the seven outcome areas of Australia’s Disability Strategy. Join people with disability, families, allies and organisations as we share ideas, solutions and practical actions for building stronger, more inclusive communities – together.

About the forums:

Hear from local leaders and changemakers about what works and what’s needed next.

Join conversations about how we can make inclusion stronger across housing, employment, education, health, transport, and community life.

Turning good ideas into real change – share your insights and shape inclusion in your community.

What is Australia’s Disability Strategy?

Australia’s Disability Strategy 2021–2031 (ADS) is a national framework that all Australian governments have signed up to. It sets out a plan for continuing to improve the lives of people with disability in Australia over 10 years.

The topics for the Forums are linked to the Australia’s Disability Strategy (ADS) 7 outcome areas:

Employment and financial security
Inclusive homes and communities
Safety, rights and justice
Personal and community support
Education and learning
Health and wellbeing
Community attitudes

Event Details

Date: Thursday 17 July 2025

Time: 10:00am - 2:00pm

Where: Philip Street Precinct, Maxine Brushe Community Meeting Place, 1 Pengelly St, West Gladstone

Get tickets here: https://events.humanitix.com/inclusion-matters-forum-gladstone/tickets

If you have any questions or need support, please contact Queenslanders with Disability Network (QDN) on 1300 363 783 or email qdn@qdn.org.au.