2/2 AFDO is calling for doubled funding for DROs to meet demand. 📄 Read more: #DisabilityAdvocacy #FairFunding #AFDO

📢 The govt must change course on NDIS reform. 🔹 Reforms must be measured & inclusive 🔹 The disability community is ready to collaborate 🔹 Rushed changes risk harm The govt must listen to PwD & take the time to get this right. 📄 Read more: #NDIS

2/2 🛑 Emergency bridging funding for disability services 📄 Read more: #NDIS #DisabilityAdvocacy #FairFunding #AFDO

🎬 Carers can enjoy Hoyts movies for just $1.10! Through Carers Australia, Hoyts is offering $1.10 tickets for carers when they attend with the person they support. ✅ Every day, including weekends & holidays ✅ Carers must show a recognised Carer ID 🔗

📢 March 1st is Physical Disability Awareness Day! It’s time to highlight the barriers faced by people with physical disabilities & push for a more inclusive world. 🔗 Learn more: #PhysicalDisabilityAwarenessDay #InclusionMatters

Are you a student with disability or a parent or caregiver? Help advocate for a better education system by taking CYDA’s short survey today! Link for young people: Link for parents or caregivers: #InclusiveEducation @CydaAu

📢 Easy Read: Financial Literacy for NDIS Self-Managers Managing your NDIS funding? Our Easy Read guide makes financial literacy simple and accessible! 🔗 Read it here: #NDIS #FinancialLiteracy #EasyRead

🏖️ More beach access for people with disability in Adelaide! 🌊 New beach matting & accessible facilities are making summer more inclusive. But we need to see this nationwide! 📖 Read more: #InclusionMatters #DisabilityRights

📢 National Disability Strategy Update Minister Amanda Rishworth has announced: - A Safety, Rights & Justice Policy to protect people with disability - A focus on inclusive education, jobs & housing - A commitment to accountability & action 🔗 Read more:

📢 @DeafnessForum wants to hear from you! If you're Deaf, hard of hearing, or have an ear or balance disorder, share your experiences in this survey to help shape better support and services. 🔗 Take the survey: #DeafCommunity #DisabilityAdvocacy

📢 Writers, here’s your chance! The Jennifer Burbidge Short Story Award 2025 is open for entries on the theme of disability in an Australian setting. 🏆 $500 prize 📅 Closes 7 March 2025 📖 Up to 3,000 words 💰 $15 entry fee 🔗 Details: #DisabilityStories

📢 The National Autism Strategy is here! The Aus Govt aims to improve outcomes for Autistic people in health, education, employment, and social inclusion. A key step in ensuring the right support for Autistic Australians and their families. 🔗 Learn more:

📢 AFDO has submitted feedback on the use of automated decision-making (ADM) by government, advocating for transparency and fairness to protect people with disability. 📄 Read our submission here: #TransparencyMatters #DisabilityAdvocacy

📚 Preparing for a new school year? @AutismAwareAu has shared some great tips to help children with autism navigate this big transition with confidence. 🔗 Read more: #AutismSupport #BackToSchool

A Melbourne woman’s fight to keep her NDIS support highlights flaws in reassessment process. AFDO’s submission to NDIA calls for fair & transparent processes to protect participants’ rights. 📖 Read the story: 📄 Our submission:

🎶 WASO Connect 2025 is here! Free, inclusive music events for adults registered with disability support organisations: Connect Chamber Concert: Wed 26 Feb, 1.30–2.15pm Connect Open Rehearsal: Wed 7 May, 10–11.30am 🔗 Register now: @WASymphony

💡 Are you an NDIS self-manager? Our free Financial Literacy Resources can help you feel confident managing your plan. ✔️ Guides, videos, & a free course 🔗 Explore here: Already used them? Let us know! 📋 Survey: #NDIS

Inclusive workplaces benefit everyone! Accessible job ads, flexible work, and workplace adjustments create opportunities for all. Check out AFDO’s BIDS projects in the ACT & Hunter Region to see how inclusive employment is breaking barriers: