Australian Federation of Disability Organisations (AFDO)

🏠 We Need Your Housing Stories! Are you struggling to find affordable, accessible housing? Share your experiences with us! With your consent, your story could become a key case study and might even be featured in the media. Help us highlight the challenges and successes in finding suitable housing. 📬 Contribute: Email your story to communications@afdo.org.au Let's make a difference together! #HousingCrisis #Advocacy #AFDO #MediaOpportunity

🔍✨ Share Your Favourite Accessibility Resources! Accessibility is key to creating an inclusive world for all. What’s the best accessibility tool, guide, or resource you’ve come across? Whether it’s a website, a digital tool, or something that’s made a difference in your life, we’d love to hear it! At AFDO, we love Vision Australia’s Document Accessibility Toolbar. Drop your recommendations in the comments below!👇 Together, we can make accessibility easier for everyone. 🌟 #ResourceShare #SupportNetwork #AccessibilityForAll #InclusiveTech

AFDO welcomes the Taskforce's call for a risk-proportionate approach to provider registration. By tailoring registration and auditing requirements based on the level of risk associated with different supports, we can better protect participants while reducing unnecessary burdens on low-risk providers. This balanced approach will enhance the quality of services across the NDIS. Read the full report here: https://buff.ly/3ZdGJk0 #NDISReforms #RiskManagement #AFDO

AFDO supports the Taskforce's recommendation to redesign complaints processes, making them a core obligation for all NDIS providers. This change is essential to ensure that all participants can raise concerns and receive timely responses, fostering accountability and trust in the system. Strong complaints and compliance systems are vital for upholding the rights of people with disability. Read the full report here: https://buff.ly/3yjT6jr #NDISReforms #ParticipantRights #AFDO

“Just because a man lacks the use of his eyes doesn’t mean he lacks vision” – Stevie Wonder. #MotivationalMondays #VisionImpairment

🔧 Supporting Providers to Innovate "There are concerns that mandatory registration could…limit or stifle innovation and different models of supports NDIS participants and their families are exploring and using effectively" (NDIS Taskforce Advice Report, p. 13). Providers need support to innovate and remain viable while delivering quality services. #NDIS #Innovation #AFDO

💬 Ongoing Consultation is Key! “The Taskforce proposes that not all providers as defined in the NDIS Act should be registered. But to determine the best way to achieve that and avoid unintended consequences requires further consideration, including consultation with the disability community and sector" (NDIS Taskforce Advice, p. 5). Ongoing consultation is essential to ensure a balanced approach. #NDIS #Consultation #AFDO

Inspiring change in sports! 🌟 The push for more inclusive coaching at the grassroots level is gaining momentum, empowering athletes with disabilities to thrive. With initiatives aimed at training more disabled coaches, we’re seeing a shift towards a more inclusive sporting environment. Every athlete deserves the chance to shine, and with the right support, we can make that happen! 🏆💪 Read more here: https://buff.ly/3Tio82q #InclusiveSport #Paralympics #Empowerment

🔧 Supporting Providers to Excel "Providers need to be supported to innovate, be viable and continue delivering excellent services to people with disability" (NDIS Taskforce Advice, p. 12). Let's create an environment where providers can thrive and offer the best quality services possible. #NDIS #ProviderSupport #AFDO

Expression of Interest (EOI) for Video Facilitators - Financial Literacy for NDIS Participants Overview: We are seeking skilled facilitators for a paid opportunity to produce a series of 10 educational videos. The videos aim to enhance financial literacy for individuals who self-manage their National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) funds, by empowering participants to effectively manage their finances, understand their NDIS plans, and promote financial independence. Video Production Deadline: All videos must be completed by the end October 2024. Video Length: Each video should be under 10 minutes long. Sample Video Requirement: Interested facilitators must submit a 1-2 minute video showcasing their presentation skills and setup. Video Topics: • Bookkeeping • What Can I Buy? • Fear Factor • How to Find Providers and Supports • How to Negotiate Costs • Managing the Amount of Money in Your NDIS Plan Without Feeling Overwhelmed • Preparing for Audits and Reviews • Making a Complaint • Navigating the Transition to Self-Management • Building Your Confidence as a Self-Manager Eligibility Criteria: • Strong presentation skills and the ability to convey complex information in an simplistic and accessible manner. • Familiarity with the NDIS framework and the unique financial challenges faced by participants. • Lived experience as a person with disability. Submission Guidelines: Interested facilitators should submit their EOI, including: • A brief biography highlighting relevant experience. • A link to the 1-2 minute sample video. • Any previous work relevant to facilitating on video, financial literacy or NDIS education. Deadline for EOI Submission: 21st of September 2024 For enquiries or to submit your EOI, please email amber.freeman@afdo.org.au