The Australian Federation of Disability Organisations (AFDO) is a highly effective organisation run by and for people with a disability and provides a range of services and support programs to assist in addressing specific needs such as their safety and security, their sense of identity, education, adequate standard of living,health and employment opportunities for people with disabilities. AFDO provides vital policy advice and representation to both governmental agencies and organisations on issues impacting the lives of people with disabilities. Beyond this, AFDO actively engages in educating and enlightening the broader community about disabilities. The organisation aims to create a society in which people with disabilities can fully participate in all aspects of social, economic, political, and cultural life. This vision includes integration
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AFDO's national policy program is dedicated to breaking down the barriers of inequity and injustice faced by Australians with disabilities. Through evidence-based policy development and collaboration with member organisations representing individuals with disabilities and their families, the organisation works to ensure that legislative reviews and new enactments are fair and inclusive, drawing on international frameworks and domestic legislation. Their policy priorities, including addressing violence, abuse and neglect, advocating for affordable housing, and promoting better healthcare services, highlight their commitment to tackling the challenges faced by individuals with disabilities. The AFDO collaborates with 35 other organisations such as Disability Justice Australia, Deafness Forum Australia, Blind Citizens Australia, Down Syndrome Australia and many more to help ensure that all issues are addressed while also bringing communities
AFDO's national policy program is dedicated to breaking down the barriers of inequity and injustice faced by Australians with disabilities. Through evidence-based policy development and collaboration with member organisations representing individuals with disabilities and their families, the organisation works to ensure that legislative reviews and new enactments are fair and inclusive, drawing on international frameworks and domestic legislation. Their policy priorities, including addressing violence, abuse and neglect, advocating for affordable housing, and promoting better healthcare services, highlight their commitment to tackling the challenges faced by individuals with disabilities. The AFDO collaborates with 35 other organisations such as Disability Justice Australia, Deafness Forum Australia, Blind Citizens Australia, Down Syndrome Australia and many more to help ensure that all issues are addressed while also bringing communities