The start of an amazing week of events on inclusion and disability rights commences this week - the United Nations Conference of States Parties (CoSP) to the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD). CoSP is the largest and most diverse...
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Victorian Budget and inclusive education
There were many positive announcements by the Victorian Government yesterday for people with disability in the State Budget. However, we are disappointed that after committing to achieving inclusive education with the recent announcement of the needs-based funding...
AFDO response to Anne Hathaway apology for her portrayal in The Witches remake
The apology from Anne Hathaway and Warner Bros. Pictures is just another installment in the continuing stigmatising, stereotyping, and inappropriate portrayal by people without disability in mainstream entertainment and media of people with disability. Hathaway's...
Nominate a person with disability for an Order of Australia award
The Order of Australia recognises Australians for outstanding service or exceptional achievement. Everyone that is recognised is nominated by someone in the community. This means that we all have the ability to recognise someone for their hard-work and service. It...
Expression of Interest – Paid Consultation
The Australian Federation of Disability Organisations (AFDO) is a Disabled People’s Organisation (DPO). We are a cross-disability representative organisation, and the national voice representing people with disability in Australia. We are currently...
Sharing your education experiences with the Disability Royal Commission
To date, the Disability Royal Commission has heard a lot from academics, researchers, and providers at their public hearings. It's extremely important that the Royal Commission hears from more people with disability at its hearings. If you would like to tell the...