Muscular Dystrophy Queensland

29/08/2026

🎧 DJ for a Day! 🎤

School holidays are sorted!

Join us for a fun day of DJing, beatboxing and karaoke with Ryan Bayley from the MDQ community. There'll also be games, quiet activities and plenty of opportunities to connect with others.

RSVP: https://mdqld.org.au/events/school-holiday-fun-day-1-october-2026/

PD: MDQ promotional poster for a Kids School Holiday Fun Day featuring DJing, beatboxing and karaoke with Ryan Bayley. The poster includes event details for Thursday 1 October at Toombul Shire Hall, Nundah, along with images of a DJ mixing music, DJ equipment and a child holding a microphone.

28/08/2026

Read our July-August Community Update! 📖

Catch up on the latest news from MDQ, including important updates, upcoming events, community stories and highlights from across our community.

Read our Community Member Update July-August 2026 for the latest from Muscular Dystrophy Queensland.

27/08/2026

✨ Introducing MD Quest ✨

We're excited to introduce MD Quest, a new program created by and for adults living with muscular dystrophy and related neuromuscular conditions.

Choose your adventure with either the Jim Henson Exhibition at GOMA or a South Bank discovery tour with our very own Vicki, followed by a ride on the Wheel of Brisbane.

Register now and choose your adventure! RSVP: https://mdqld.org.au/events/mdquest/

PD: MDQ Quest event graphic featuring the Wheel of Brisbane and Jim Henson Exhibition. Thursday 15 October, 10:45am at South Bank. Choose between the exhibition or a South Bank tour and Wheel of Brisbane ride.

25/08/2026

Friendly reminder 💜 Our Virtual Coffee & Catch Up is happening tomorrow evening!

Join us for a relaxed hour of connection and conversation with the MDQ community.

Register now 👉 https://mdqld.org.au/events/virtual-coffee-and-chats/

PD: A promotional graphic with bold purple “Virtual Coffee & Catch Up” text, featuring a 3D illustration of a person at a computer with a coffee mug. Event details show Wednesday 26th August, 6pm–7pm, with MDQ branding and registration information included.

21/08/2026

☀️ Thanks to everyone who joined us for our Sunshine Coast Community Lunch!

It was lovely to catch up, connect and spend time together over lunch at the Banana Bender Pub.

Check out some snaps from the day 📸👇

Want to join us at an upcoming community event? Check out what’s coming up:
https://mdqld.org.au/community-events/

18/08/2026

There's still time to register for our Virtual Coffee & Catch Up for Parents and Carers!☕️

Join us online for a relaxed chat with others in our community.

Register here: https://mdqld.org.au/events/parents-carers-virtual-coffee-and-catch-ups/

PD: Illustrated promotional graphic for a virtual coffee catch-up for parents and carers, featuring two people seated at a table. Text includes event details: 19 August, 7pm to 8pm, via Microsoft Teams.

15/08/2026

Big dreams don't have to wait. ✨

Turn $13 into $13,000 while supporting Queenslanders with neuromuscular conditions. Take a chance, dream big and get your ticket!

Grab yours today: https://tinyurl.com/4vrm6m7j

PD: Promotional Lucky 13 advertisement showing two people using a map outdoors. Overlay text reads, “Big dreams start with just $13” and “Get your tickets now!” with the website lucky13.org.au displayed at the bottom.

15/08/2026

We’re down the coast today with Ray White Bell Group and friends for the Gold Coast’s Next Top Dogel event. If you’re in the area come join the fun.

14/08/2026

Meet Ryan, aka DJ Cheeky Boy! 🎶🔥

From choir performances and beatboxing to rocking crowds behind the DJ decks, music has always been at the heart of Ryan's journey.

Living with a neuromuscular condition hasn't stopped Ryan from chasing his passion, breaking down barriers, and sharing his love of music with others. His story is a powerful reminder to focus on possibilities, back yourself, and never let "what if?" stand in your way.

Ryan's motto? "Never Live In An If".

Read how music helped shape Ryan's confidence, purpose and outlook on life:

👉 https://mdqld.org.au/never-live-in-an-if-how-music-changed-my-life/

Photo description: DJ Cheeky Boy (Ryan Bayley) performs from a DJ mixing desk while using a powered wheelchair. A crowd gathers around the performance area, with several people recording on their phones under colourful pink and purple lighting.

13/08/2026

Our CEO Penny and GM of Community Services Pene are at the DSC NDIS Conference in Brisbane today and tomorrow resprenting Muscular Dystrophy Queensland.

The conference brings together people from across the disability sector to share ideas that will shape the future of quality supports.

It's an important space for us to stay connected to the wider sector, hear different perspectives and keep the needs of the neuromuscular community front and centre.

Read more about the conference here: https://teamdsc.com.au/conference/

PD: Pene, General Manager of Community Services (left), and Penny, CEO (right), stand in front of a DSC Annual NDIS Conference 2026 display featuring colourful artwork. Visible text includes ‘Annual NDIS Conference 2026’, ‘ ’ and ‘August 13-14 Brisbane’.