The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, including its 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), provide a political momentum to push for the realisation of the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD). In fact, there is a considerable overlap...
Disability, Policy and Research Reports
Links to External Policy Documents and Reports Below are links to reports and resources from other organisations and research bodies. Please note that these links go to external websites not owned by AFDO, and as such, some of these websites may not be accessible....
Inclusive Education
What is inclusive education? Inclusive education means all children are included in every way, not just in theory. Inclusive education involves the full inclusion of all children. No children are segregated. Supports for inclusion are part of everyday practice. If...
Contact your MPs
One of the most effective ways of resolving issues for people with disability is to voice your concerns with government. In order for change to take place it is imperative that MPs are made aware of the issues within the community in order for them to act on it. To...
Reporting crime: your rights
The Commission welcomes the launch from Victoria Police of a new Easy English resource about people’s rights when reporting crime. The resource was developed in partnership with the Commission and includes input from a range of stakeholders. The resource is accessible...
State Anti-Discrimination Boards
The Disability Discrimination Act 1992 provides protection for Australians with disability. The Act promotes equal rights, opportunities and access for people with disability, as well as making disability discrimination against the law. Disability discrimination...