The Disability Royal Commission’s (DRC) recently released 12 volume report into the state of support, laws, policies, and practices has made 222 recommendations ranging from human rights to employment, torture, education, and housing.
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Peak Bodies Call for End To Discrimination Against Older People with Disability
Peak advocacy groups Older Persons Advocacy Network (OPAN) and Australian Federation of Disability Organisations (AFDO) are calling for an end to discrimination against older people with disability.
We Are Hiring!
We have two part-time opportunities available at AFDO right now. We offer flexible work arrangements so you really achieve that work-life balance! People with lived experience of disability are strongly encouraged to apply.
Defending Australia’s National Disability Insurance Scheme
AFDO welcomes today’s commitment from the ALP to policies that will optimise and strengthen Australia’s National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS). We now call on all political parties and candidates to outline their views and position on supporting and improving the NDIS for Australians with disability.
Disability Sector Calls for Pre-Election Commitments to Improve Disability Emergency and Disaster Support
A coalition of 40 leading disability rights, advocacy and peak body organisations including AFDO has endorsed a pre-election open letter to politicians across the country demanding a new approach and more resources for improving disaster and emergency responses for people with disability.
AFDO Welcomes ‘Blueprint for Reform’ of Disability Support Pension
AFDO has responded to The Senate Inquiry Report on the Purpose, Intent, and Adequacy of the Disability Support Pension, released earlier this week, conveying the report provides a clear blueprint for reform of a manifestly broken and harmful system.