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Championing the rights of people with disability in Australia
Championing the rights of people with disability in Australia
Championing the rights of people with disability in Australia
Our vision
That all people with disabilities must be involved equally in all aspects of social, economic, political and cultural life.
Our mission
Using the strength of our membership-based organisations to harness the collective power of uniting people with disability to change society into a community where everyone is equal.
Our strategic objectives
- To represent the united voice of our members and people with disability in national initiatives and policy debate.
- To enhance the profile, respect and reputation for AFDO through our members.
- To build the capacity and sustainability of AFDO and our members.
- To foster strong collaboration and engagement between our members and stakeholders.
- To enhance AFDO's connection and influence in international disability initiatives, particularly in the Asia Pacific region, through policy, advocacy and engagement.
Our members
Our members
Latest news and media
AFDO eNews #4
From our CEO, Ross Joyce Welcome to the latest edition of AFDO eNews. I am pleased to announce that we are releasing our Political Platform today for the upcoming Federal Election to be held on Saturday 18th May 2019. We are calling for a commitment from all parties...
Have Your Say! Consultation Survey for People with Disability
Have your say! The Australian Government is being reviewed by the United Nations (UN) on how well they are implementing the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD). AFDO is part of a working group made up of Disabled Peoples Organisations...
People with disability call for Commissioners to step down
People with disability, their organisations and supporters have today called for two Commissioners to step down from their roles with the newly announced Royal Commission into Violence, Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation of People with Disability, and for stronger...