The Australian Federation of Disability Organisations (AFDO) fully supports the recommendations and commends the Productivity Commission in its latest review outcomes into the National Disability Agreements (NDA). AFDO urges the Federal Government and every State...
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Outstanding disability leaders recognised in National Awards
People with disability, from around Australia, have been recognised by their peers for their outstanding leadership and achievements in the inaugural National Awards for Disability Leadership held today, International Day of People with Disability. “People with...
Aged Care Royal Commission Misses Mark for People with Disability Suffering Violence, Abuse and Neglect
The Prime Minister’s announcement of a Royal Commission into Aged Care proves that the new PM fully understands that there are significant issues with violence, abuse and neglect being perpetrated on many older vulnerable Australians within these facilities and in...
People with disability at risk of being pigeon-holed by supported employment reform
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AFDO Vice President Trevor Carroll steps down from the AFDO Board
In June, AFDO Vice President, Trevor Carroll stepped down from the AFDO Board and as Vice President, after more than five years of service, three of which he held the position of President and Chair of the Board.
AFDO to attend the Conference of State Parties (COSP) at the UN in New York
11th session of the Conference of States Parties (COSP) to the CRPD, 12 to 14 June 2018 We are pleased to be participating again this year in the Conference of States Parties (COSP) to the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD).COSP will be held...