Jim Valavanis

[AFDO @AfdoOffice]

Going to the movies should be accessible for everyone. Audio description is essential for many people who are blind or have low vision, yet barriers remain.
Support this community-led campaign for better access in cinemas. https://t.co/RO8YS8UiRA
#AudioDescription #Disability

[AFDO @AfdoOffice]

AFDO are partnering with The University of Melbourne to learn more about what helps people with disability have good mental health.
We want to hear from people with disability about what the project should focus on.
Click here to learn more: https://t.co/txdM1ZAyBs

[AFDO @AfdoOffice]

Do you feel safe in an emergency?
Do you know what to do in a fire?
Have your say, make a difference for people with disabilities!
WEDNESDAY 5 JULY 10-11:30AM
93/109 PRINCES HWY
Dapto Ribbonwood Centre
Scribbly Gum Room
Interested? please email -
[email protected]

[AFDO @AfdoOffice]

Do you feel safe in an emergency?
Do you know what to do in a fire?
Have your say & make a difference for people with disability!
FRIDAY 7 JULY 10-11:30AM
3A Darling St, Tamworth NSW
Tamworth Community Centre
Heritage Room
Interested? please email.
[email protected]

[AFDO @AfdoOffice]

In memory of Frank

[AFDO @AfdoOffice]

Afdo was saddened by the recent loss of our former director and dear friend Frank Hall-Bentick. His tireless work across national and international disability space was well known. Vale, Frank, our thanks & appreciation for and to you

[Ross Joyce @AFDO_CEO]

Vale - Frank Hall-Bentick, loss hit me hard. A strong advocate and fantastic person who tirelessly worked for PwD. He gave me the nod for my CEO role, my intentions of visiting him again, but alas, no more chats at his kitchen table, but that’ll do, that’ll do, RIP @AfdoOffice

[Disability Employment Australia @DisabilityEmplt]

Register now for DEA training: A+ Communication for the Disability Employment Services sector!

DEA Members register here ->> https://t.co/Uc8krkCHLg
DEA Non Members register here ->> https://t.co/xR7L4uW8CC

https://t.co/EbzpUFFFfT

[AFDO @AfdoOffice]

AFDO's response to NDIS Quality & Safeguards Commission report into group homes

'The NDIS Quality & Safeguards report on disability group homes is a welcome review of a complex and persistent systemic failure,' says Ross Joyce, CEO of the AFDO.

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[AFDO @AfdoOffice]

'People with a disability living in group homes continue to suffer abuse to their rights, including having no choice and control of who provides their accommodation or supports and any ability to speak up to defend themselves for fear of retribution.

[AFDO @AfdoOffice]

'People with a disability want these changes and need them now, are we, as a society, willing to continue to ignore and allow to perpetuate this systemic abuse and failure?'

Full report https://t.co/GSqYuY72Q2

Action plan https://t.co/cPB0M7yDuc

[AFDO @AfdoOffice]

WE ARE HIRING!
AFDO seeks EOI for 6 roles:
Hunter/NSW:
1 x BIDS Project Coordinator (part-time)
2 x BIDS Project Officers "
ACT:
1 x BIDS Project Coordinator "
2 x BIDS Project Officers "
Please direct all enquiries to [email protected]
Position descriptions on request.

[AFDO @AfdoOffice]

On #IDPWD2022 we want to recognise @HotelEticoAust which is up for an Australian Human Rights Commission award for its innovative employment & life skills program for PwD.

[AFDO @AfdoOffice]

10 places for paid research next week!

We still have 10 places free for next week's Mind The Gap Research project. Enquire here -

https://t.co/KQPjTfSq8u

[AFDO @AfdoOffice]

Have Your Say on the Transport for NSW Disability Inclusion Action Plan 2023-2027.
1. Complete the 10-minute online survey
2. Provide a written submission or
3. Attend a forum in Nov 2022.
To participate in 1 of these ways, please click here:
https://t.co/vHo58ugHvO
#disability

[AFDO @AfdoOffice]

Good on you Jimmy!

[AFDO @AfdoOffice]

Vale Janine Neu
It is with great sadness we recognise the passing of Janine, AFDO Director & Deputy Chair from 2018.
A proud advocate who always sought to improve the lives of people with disabilities through individual or systemic advocacy. Dearly missed by us all.

[AFDO @AfdoOffice]

AFDO to put in BIDS at federal Jobs Summit: disability employment can bridge labour shortages in Australia.

A piece from us on the upcoming Jobs and Skills Summitt.

#Disabilityemployment #auspol #ndis

*image c/- the ABC

https://t.co/T14PmH3hSX

[AFDO @AfdoOffice]

We look forward to @billshortenmp weeding out this type of criminality and strengthening investment in the NDIS for the millions of Australians who need it to live their best lives.

‘The scumbag scale’: How organised crime has infiltrated the NDIS https://t.co/PyGXxP0euE

[AFDO @AfdoOffice]

Are you a person with disability who’d like to have a say on issues affecting you? Be a part of the Call Out list and have a chance to be involved,
fill in the form by following this link: https://t.co/8tZO7k257g
ID: People in a discussion setting
#disability #workshop #callout