Our Services

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AFDO supports organisations to build confidence, capacity and inclusion in the workplace.

Many employers are surprised to discover they may already employ staff with disability and that small changes can make a big difference. We offer flexible and practical services that can be tailored to your organisation’s size, structure or goals.

To learn more, contact:
Jim Valavanis
National Manager – Business Development & Sustainability
Email: jim.valavanis@afdo.org.au

 

Our Services

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We offer interactive workshops that explore key concepts around disability, inclusive communication and creating accessible workplaces. Sessions are available in short (90-minute) or extended (3-hour) formats and can be delivered online or in person.

All content is written and delivered by people with disability. We tailor each session to the specific needs of your workplace, whether you’re engaging frontline staff, executive leadership, human resources or communications teams.

Workshops are designed to encourage participation, shift mindsets, and provide practical actions that individuals and teams can take to make inclusion part of their everyday work.

 

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This training helps staff communicate more clearly and respectfully with colleagues and customers who may have a range of communication needs.

Participants will learn about language use, inclusive writing, and accessibility in spoken and written formats. The session includes practical tips, real-world examples, and opportunities to apply inclusive principles to internal documents, emails, signage and more.

It is especially useful for teams in HR, marketing, communications, and customer service.

 

 

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This short, targeted session is designed specifically for executives, board members and senior managers. It equips leaders with the confidence to employ and support staff with disability while fostering a workplace culture built on equity and accessibility.

The training draws on real scenarios and highlights the business benefits of inclusion. Topics include inclusive leadership, reasonable adjustments, retention and career development strategies, and compliance considerations.

It can be delivered as a stand-alone session or as part of a broader training or consultancy package.

 

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This two-part assessment examines both the culture and physical environment of your workplace. It includes a review of organisational attitudes, recruitment and adjustment policies, internal systems, and overall accessibility.

We also assess physical access issues such as entry points, facilities, lighting, signage, and customer-facing environments. Findings are compiled into a practical report with tailored recommendations, prioritised for impact and cost-effectiveness.

The check helps organisations identify barriers they may not be aware of and take steps toward meaningful change.

 

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This training focuses on building workplaces that are safe, respectful and inclusive for neurodivergent people. It explores the strengths and challenges of neurodiversity, and offers actionable advice on how to support neurodivergent employees.

Key topics include communication preferences, sensory environments, inclusive recruitment, and adjustments that benefit both individuals and teams. The session can be adapted for general staff or for leadership and HR audiences.

The training is being developed with input from neurodivergent consultants and partner organisations.

 

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AFDO helps organisations improve the accessibility of their digital content, making it usable for people with disability.

We assess documents and websites for common barriers such as poor colour contrast, missing alt text, inaccessible PDFs and navigation issues. We also recommend accessible plugins and tools, and provide practical guidance on screen reader compatibility.

Organisations can receive a report with recommendations for improvement, or request remediation support. We also convert documents into accessible formats such as screen reader-friendly layouts, plain English, Easy Read, and audio-visual alternatives.

This service helps meet accessibility requirements, improves communication, and ensures your content can reach everyone.

 

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AFDO offers independent, practical advice to help your organisation navigate disability inclusion in a meaningful way.

Our advisors bring both professional expertise and lived experience. We can assist with planning, review existing practices, and troubleshoot barriers as they arise. Advice can be delivered as a one-off consultation or via a flexible block of support hours, either in person or remotely.

This service is suitable for organisations looking for guidance on next steps, ongoing improvement, or strategic alignment.

 

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Our consultancy packages bring together the strengths of our training, assessments and advisory services in a coordinated approach.

We work closely with your team to understand your goals and tailor a package that may include staff interviews, document reviews, workplace assessments, training sessions and a final report with clear recommendations.

This is an ideal option for organisations beginning their inclusion journey, developing a Disability Action Plan, or reviewing existing initiatives.

 

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AFDO can recruit, run and report on focus groups made up of people with disability, providing organisations with valuable insights based on lived experience.

Focus groups can be broad or tailored to specific disability communities. Sessions are facilitated by people experienced in inclusive consultation, and include a detailed summary report with key findings and actionable recommendations.

This service is ideal for informing service delivery, program design, or inclusive policy development.

 

 

For more information about AFDO’s services, please contact:

Jim Valavanis
National Manager – Business Development & Sustainability
Email: jim.valavanis@afdo.org.au

 

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