by AFDO | 22 Apr, 2026 | Media releases
The Australian Federation of Disability Organisations (AFDO) has responded to the Minister’s National Press Club address, warning that the proposed scale and sequencing of NDIS reforms carries significant risk if not carefully designed and implemented. “This is not a...
by AFDO | 20 Apr, 2026 | Media releases
The Australian Federation of Disability Organisations (AFDO) has warned that proposed reforms to the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) risk leaving people with disability worse off if not carefully designed and implemented. AFDO CEO Ross Joyce said reform...
by AFDO | 10 Feb, 2026 | Media releases
DROs cautiously welcome Thriving Kids delay; warn national consistency, and demonstrable readiness are critical across all reforms. Australia’s Disability Representative Organisations (DROs) acknowledge an agreement has been reached between the Federal, State and...
by AFDO | 2 Feb, 2026 | News
The Australian Federation of Disability Organisations (AFDO) mourns the sudden and unexpected recent passing of Nick Rushworth. Nick was an extraordinary advocate, leader and colleague, widely respected across the disability sector. As Executive Officer of Brain...
by AFDO | 30 Jan, 2026 | Media releases
The Australian Federation of Disability Organisations (AFDO) welcomes the intent and increased clarity announced today by National Cabinet on disability support reform, but families and people with disability need assurance that no one will lose support before new...
by AFDO | 28 Jan, 2026 | Associate members, Members
The Australian Sporting Alliance for People with a Disability (ASAPD) is a national alliance of organisations committed to creating positive change and expanding opportunities in sport and active recreation for people living with a disability, impairment or...
