[Image description: A group photo of the Australian Federation of Disability Organisations (AFDO) Board, staff, and members standing together and smiling. The AFDO logo appears above the group, along with the tagline: “the national voice representing people with disability in Australia.” Several people are using mobility aids including scooters and wheelchairs, reflecting AFDO’s diverse and inclusive membership.]
AFDO is made up of member organisations who work together to contribute to the national policy agenda and address issues that impact the lives of people with disability in Australia. Our members are national and state disability advocacy organisations run by and for people with disability and their families, representing Australians with disability.
AFDO has two types of membership: Full Membership and Associate Membership. Unfortunately, we are unable to accept individuals as members of AFDO. However, our members are organisations that represent individuals with disability.
AFDO Membership Prospectus
Have a read of our Membership Prospectus, which outlines the benefits and opportunities to your organisation of joining our extensive National network. You’ll find answers to frequently asked questions, along with more information about our mission, vision and impact.
Full Membership Information
- Voting Rights and Governance Opportunities
- Collaborate with other disability focused organisations on policy development, strategic advocacy and joint projects
- Nominate a representative to the AFDO Policy Network
- Attend, and opportunity to present, at Member Forums (4 per year)
- Access to ad hoc strategic information and policy advice
- Access to resources and up to date information on policy processes via the AFDO member only website portal or newsletters/other means
- Listing on AFDO Website Member Directory with link to your organisation
- Discounted tickets to the AFDO Conference
- Receive member only policy briefings, information, and fact sheets
- Receive member only newsletters and communications (AFDO quarterly E news – being reinstated 2025)
- Access to organisational development and advocacy training at Member Forums (at least 3 sessions per year) – topics as proposed by the membership
Associate Membership Information
As an Associate member, your organisation would have the following benefits:
- Collaborate with other disability focused organisations on policy development, strategic advocacy and joint projects
- Nominate a representative to the AFDO Policy Network
- Attend, and opportunity to present, at Member Forums (4 per year )
- Access to ad hoc strategic information and policy advice
- Access to resources and up to date information on policy processes via the AFDO member only website portal or newsletters/other means
- Listing on AFDO Website Member Directory with link to your organisation
- Discounted tickets to the AFDO Conference
- Receive member only policy briefings, information, and fact sheets
- Receive member only newsletters and communications (AFDO quarterly E news – being reinstated 2025)
- Access to organisational development and advocacy training at Member Forums (at least 3 sessions per year) – topics as proposed by the membership