The NDIA and Victorian Government must prioritise people with disability so they do not suffer in Stage 4 lockdowns As the Victorian COVID-19 situation worsens and ‘a state of disaster’ is declared, children and adults with disability need to be a primary focus of...
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Volunteer Board Member – Disability Justice Australia
Disability Justice Australia (DJA) is a well-known Not-for-Profit national organisation with its office in Melbourne and registered with ASIC under Commonwealth Corporations Law. It reports annually to the Australian Charities Not-for-Profit Commission (ACNC). DJA...
Vale Sue Salthouse
The AFDO Board and staff are deeply saddened by the sudden passing of Sue Salthouse this week. Sue was an inspirational and tireless champion for the disability sector - particularly women. Her dedication, passion and generosity changed so many lives for the better....
Disability sector calls for greater accountability re NDIA settlement outcomes
AFDO has joined over 20 major organisations in the disability community in calling on the National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA) to make public the details of appeal cases it is settling with scheme participants, to promote transparency, accountability, and an...
Melbourne entering Stay at Home restrictions
Australians with disabilities ‘sidelined’ during coronavirus pandemic
The Australian Federation of Disability Organisations (AFDO) attended the public hearing for the Senate Select Committee on COVID-19 this week, to speak on the impact the CoronaVirus pandemic has had on people with disability. AFDO's Vice President, Trevor Carroll...