AFDO

AFDO is a Disabled Peoples Organisation (DPO). We are a cross-disability representative organisation, & the national voice representing people with disability.

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Submissions are open for Chronic Mischief Issue No. 2 from AFDO member @WWDACT.

Unpublished work invited from women, non-binary and gender diverse people with disabilities, with a focus on the Canberra region.

Entries close 10 June 2026, 5pm.
[email protected]

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🔍 EOI: Trainers, Facilitators & Consultants (2026)
AFDO is updating our national register! If you have professional or lived experience of disability, express your interest now for paid opportunities in 2026.

📋 Apply: https://t.co/8vRrzXcFmR

#DisabilityAdvocacy #AFDO #EOI

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Congratulations to AFDO member @BusStopFilms on the world premiere of BOSS CAT at the Sydney Film Festival.
A powerful and empowering coming of age story celebrating inclusion and diversity.
Find out more and book tickets: https://t.co/AWaLkpidPf
#SydneyFilmFestival

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EOIs are now open for Healthy Futures: a free project supporting young people with disability and families in Brimbank through inclusive sport, recreation and healthy food activities.
Get involved: https://t.co/0BLi6vtMUP
#HealthyFutures #CommunityInclusion #AFDO

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Join AFDO's 2026 Online National Disability Advocacy Conference.
Hear from Geoff Quinlan, Kate Chaney MP, Rosemary Kayess and more on disability rights, inclusion & reform.
✔ Online via Zoom
✔ Auslan & live captions
✔ Scholarships available
Register: https://t.co/5dbaAlGbnE

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AFDO is engaging with the NDIS Amendment Bill because representing people with disability is our responsibility.
But engagement does not equal endorsement.
We oppose reforms that reduce supports, limit choice & control, weaken safeguards or increase exclusion.
#NDIS

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Stay up to date with disability advocacy and national policy reform.
Subscribe to AFDO’s eNews for updates on our systemic work and sector developments.
Sign up: https://t.co/1JIuKo69gk
#DisabilityAdvocacy

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Build disability confidence with AFDO Impact training. Our disability-led sessions provide practical strategies for inclusive workplaces. Available in person, online and self-paced.
Find out more: https://t.co/vNAHW6TVuc
#AFDOImpact #InclusiveWorkplaces #Accessibility

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ANU researchers are examining how worldviews shape participation and inclusion in Australia.
Adults living in Australia are invited to complete a 15 to 20 min anonymous survey. People with disability are encouraged to take part.
$100 vouchers to be won.
https://t.co/u8FdHGVYfs

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AFDO has made a submission to the inquiry into the integrity of the NDIS.
Integrity reforms must protect participants without undermining choice, control and accessibility.
https://t.co/S3dWbYGjSb
#NDIS #DisabilityRights #AFDO

[AFDO @AfdoOffice]

EOIs are now open for Healthy Futures: a free project supporting young people with disability and families in Brimbank through inclusive sport, recreation and healthy food activities.
Get involved: https://t.co/QRwZTHq6ax
#HealthyFutures #CommunityInclusion #AFDO

[AFDO @AfdoOffice]

Join AFDO's 2026 Online National Disability Advocacy Conference.
Hear from Geoff Quinlan, Kate Chaney MP & Rosemary Kayess on disability rights, inclusion & reform.
✔ Auslan & live captions
Register: https://t.co/vh1orCN6xO
#AFDO #DisabilityRights

[AFDO @AfdoOffice]

AFDO member South West Autism Network is urging people with disability, families and disability workers to have their say on proposed NDIS changes.
Survey closes 24 May 2026.
Have your say: https://t.co/M4VK7Y2SKe
#NDIS #DisabilityRights #HaveYourSay

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Make your information accessible with Easy Read services from AFDO Impact.

Developed and tested by people with disability, Easy Read supports understanding for people with intellectual disability and those with low literacy.

Learn more: https://t.co/NMzDebAleM

#EasyRead

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AFDO has made a submission to the Senate inquiry into the Aviation Consumer Protection Bill 2026.

Accessible air travel and strong complaints protections matter for people with disability.

https://t.co/ZtfvyvJXcM

#AccessibleTravel #DisabilityRights #AFDO

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EOIs are now open for Healthy Futures: a free project supporting young people with disability and families in Brimbank through inclusive sport, recreation and healthy food activities.

Get involved: https://t.co/4Qrzcxwpq1

#HealthyFutures #CommunityInclusion #AFDO

[AFDO @AfdoOffice]

Congratulations to Dr George Taleporos, Independent Chair of EAC, on his appointment to the NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission Sector Consultation Forum. 👏

Strong lived experience leadership matters.

Learn more about EAC: https://t.co/vI0oIu5yxz

#NDIS

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AFDO has made a submission to the inquiry into the integrity of the NDIS.

Integrity reforms must protect participants without undermining choice, control and accessibility.

https://t.co/ZtfvyvJXcM

#NDIS #DisabilityRights #AFDO

[AFDO @AfdoOffice]

Families Week is back from 11–17 May 2026 🎉

AFDO recognises the important role families, carers and support networks play in the lives of people with disability and in building inclusive communities.

Find out more:
https://t.co/ETtSw2UvLS

#FamiliesWeek2026 #AFDO

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AFDO has made a submission to the NSW inquiry into supported decision-making for adults with disability and older people.

We’re calling for rights-based reforms that uphold autonomy, choice and human rights.

https://t.co/ZtfvyvJXcM

#DisabilityRights #CRPD #AFDO