The Australian Federation of Disability Organisations (AFDO) today joined calls from across the disability sector for a Royal Commission into the violence, abuse and neglect experienced by Australians with disability. Last night’s Four Corners investigative report...
NDIS must have a consistent national model with all in!
In light of recent media activity, the Australian Federation of Disability Organisations (AFDO) reiterates its support for a national approach to the NDIS. This includes WA joining the complete Commonwealth NDIS to ensure Western Australians with disability are not...
People with disability must be on the new NDIA Board
With the news that the Federal Government is expected to announce new appointments to the National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA) Board by the 1st January 2017, the Australian Federation of Disability Organisations (AFDO) reinstates its call that the Board of the...
Ross Joyce announced as new CEO of AFDO
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AFDO calls on Standards Australia to reopen consultation
“AFDO calls on Standards Australia to reopen consultation on their proposed technical specification standard for powered wheelchairs and engage with people with disability organisations” says AFDO President, Trevor Carroll. Australian Federation of Disability...
AFDO NDIS Champions are ready and willing to work
People with disabilities are intimately involved with the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS), but are not often asked to provide information about it to their peers and community. The Australian Federation of Disability Organisations (AFDO) is now offering an...