Statement of Core Values.

Background:

Since inception, in 1998-99, QDN has run a series of statewide gatherings attended by people with disability from all over Queensland and representing a wide range of disabilities. During those events, a number of documents were drafted and ratified. One of those is our Statement of Core Values, below.

This drives our work, and assists us to decide which issues to take up, and where to direct our energy and resources. It also assists us to determine issues and activities to decline.

The Management Committee, staff, consultants and volunteers will work with these values. Volunteers should note that this applies to volunteers as well.

Queenslanders with Disability Network (QDN) believes that it is a network of people with disabilities:

where people with disability are at the Centre of the network;
which is for, of, with and by people with disability; (Key words: Connected; Connections; Communication; Information; Ethical; Welcoming; Listens; Accepted; Inclusive of all people with disability; Valued; Valued relationships; Leadership; Trust; Grounded; Relationships; Peer support; Humour/Fun; Remembers);
which claims a strong, relevant, active, significant and if necessary outspoken voice; (Key words: Active; A strong voice; Taking a stand; Visible; Outspoken; Relevant; Significant; Human rights and obligations; Sets agendas; Expert; Decision makers; Credible; Collective, Committed; Sharing);
where people with disability can organise successfully towards a clear, confident, collective and considered network that takes a stand, which is visible and is inclusive of all people with disability who share the core values;
where activities are undertaken within a human rights framework, where people are valued, and recognises that disability is a social issue;
which ensures that people with disability who have no avenues for expressing their needs, have a strong, vigorous voice that stands by and for them;
which undertakes its activities with a spirit and culture which recognises interdependence, shared experiences, shared values, in an atmosphere of mutual respect, openness, conviviality, hospitality and fellowship;
which works actively to change society so people with disability have citizenship and are an active and valued part of the community;
which is here for the long term, encourages participation, and harnesses the energy and potential for influence (experience and wisdom) of people with disability;
which, while recognizing and embracing diversity, differences and individualism, accepts collective decision making within shared values.

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	Statement of Core Values. Background: Since inception, in 1998-99, QDN has run a series of statewide gatherings attended by people with disability from all over Queensland and representing a wide range of disabilities. During those events, a number of documents were drafted and ratified. One of those is our Statement of Core Values, below. This drives our work, and assists us to decide which issues to take up, and where to direct our energy and resources. It also assists us to determine issues and activities to decline. The Management Committee, staff, consultants and volunteers will work with these values. Volunteers should note that this applies to volunteers as well. Queenslanders with Disability Network (QDN) believes that it is a network of people with disabilities: where people with disability are at the Centre of the network; which is for, of, with and by people with disability; (Key words: Connected; Connections; Communication; Information; Ethical; Welcoming; Listens; Accepted; Inclusive of all people with disability; Valued; Valued relationships; Leadership; Trust; Grounded; Relationships; Peer support; Humour/Fun; Remembers); which claims a strong, relevant, active, significant and if necessary outspoken voice; (Key words: Active; A strong voice; Taking a stand; Visible; Outspoken; Relevant; Significant; Human rights and obligations; Sets agendas; Expert; Decision makers; Credible; Collective, Committed; Sharing); where people with disability can organise successfully towards a clear, confident, collective and considered network that takes a stand, which is visible and is inclusive of all people with disability who share the core values; where activities are undertaken within a human rights framework, where people are valued, and recognises that disability is a social issue; which ensures that people with disability who have no avenues for expressing their needs, have a strong, vigorous voice that stands by and for them; which undertakes its activities with a spirit and culture which recognises interdependence, shared experiences, shared values, in an atmosphere of mutual respect, openness, conviviality, hospitality and fellowship; which works actively to change society so people with disability have citizenship and are an active and valued part of the community; which is here for the long term, encourages participation, and harnesses the energy and potential for influence (experience and wisdom) of people with disability; which, while recognizing and embracing diversity, differences and individualism, accepts collective decision making within shared values.