Federal Budget 2025–26: Disability Community Recognised in Part – But Where is our Structural Reform? Wednesday 26th March The Australian Federation of Disability Organisations (AFDO) acknowledges several important investments in this year’s Federal Budget that...
Opportunity: Lived Experience Team Member on Disability Quality and Safeguarding Project
In response to the findings of the Disability Royal Commission and the Independent Review of the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS), the Australian Government – the Department of Social Services – is writing a Disability Support Quality and Safeguarding...
AFDO and Every Australian Counts: Partnering for Disability Advocacy
Welcome! You've been redirected from the Disability Loop page. For comprehensive information on the NDIS, we encourage you to explore the Every Australian Counts (EAC) website. The Every Australian Counts (EAC) Campaign, auspiced by the Australian Federation of...
Paid Opportunity: Call for Success Stories
Join Our Augmented Reality Peer Success Story Project!
The Australian Federation of Disability Organisations (AFDO), in collaboration with CreativiTek, invite you to share your story as part of our new Augmented Reality (AR) Peer Success Story Project. This project is …
Understanding the Changes to the NDIS Legislation Effective Today
As of October 3, 2024, significant legislative changes to the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) have come into effect. These amendments aim to improve clarity, flexibility, and sustainability within the NDIS framework, ensuring that it better serves...
Upcoming NDIS Changes: What You Need to Know from 3 October
From 3 October 2024, key changes to the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) will be introduced, aiming to make the system clearer, fairer, and more consistent for participants. These changes reflect the outcomes of extensive consultations with the disability...