We have published a new page on the AFDO website called "Staying Safe." The Staying Safe page has information and resources for people with disability experiencing abuse, and includes information about your rights, and where you can get help if you are experiencing...
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AFDO eNews #12
Welcome to the latest edition of AFDO eNews. Our member organisations work together to advocate for the rights of people with disability in Australia. However, it's also important to recognise that our members are individual disability organisations in their own...
Statement of Concern – COVID-19: Human rights, disability and ethical decision-making
Internationally recognised Australian experts in the areas of human rights, bioethics and disability, have today released a Statement of Concern to emphasise key human rights principles and standards that need to underpin ethical decision-making in the context of...
New Disability Information Helpline: Disability Gateway
Disability Peaks welcome Federal Governments recognition & support of people with disability in handling CoronaVirus
The joint announcement today from Minister Ruston & Minister Robert, outlining significant financial and other supports for people with disability, along with support agencies to deal with CoronaVirus issues is welcomed by National Peak Disability Representative...
Now is the time to act on pandemic measures for people with disability
People with disability, and their organisations, across Australia are calling for urgent action, again, to keep us safe during the current COVID-19 pandemic. Over 70 national, state and territory disability organisations have come together to urge the National Cabinet...