By Tim Harte GAICD – Independent Director, Australian Federation of Disability Organisations (AFDO) Earlier this month, I had the privilege of joining the Australian Federation of Disability Organisations (AFDO) delegation to the 18th Session of the Conference of...
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Media Release: Federal Budget 2025–26
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...
AFDO and Every Australian Counts: Partnering for Disability Advocacy
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 Disability Organisations (AFDO), is a dynamic, grass-roots movement...
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...
Open Letter to Minister Rishworth – Urgent Funding for Disability Peaks
23 May 2024 The Hon. Amanda Rishworth MP. Minister for Social Services. Parliament House minister.rishworth@dss.gov.au Dear Minister Rishworth, Request for Urgent Meeting to Discuss Consortium Funding and Sector Challenges We are writing...