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Disability Loop

@DisabilityLoop

@AfdoOffice developed ‘Disability Loop’ to be the ‘go to’ place for NDIS news, info, and events. Disability Loop is a way to find out more about the NDIS.

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AFDO@AfdoOffice15 Feb 2022
Announcement 📣 We’re delighted to share a series of free video resources & handouts to ensure people with disabilities & their families get the most out of their NDIS plans. You can check them out below 👇  afdo.org.au/getting-the-most…
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AFDO@AfdoOffice22 Dec 2021
Our final edition of Disability Loop e-News for 2021 is out now! 👇👇 mailchi.mp/afdo/afdo-disabil… Have a safe Christmas and we’ll see you in the new year! ❤️ ❤️
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AFDO@AfdoOffice7 Dec 2021
🚨 There is still time to register for the free Politics in Colour online webinar being held tomorrow evening! Sponsored by the AFDO, the webinar sits down with 3 politicians living with disability for a candid conversation. Register below 👇 events.humanitix.com/cc-plwd
Text shows candid conversation politicians living with disability online webinar being tomorrow evening December 8 at 7pm AEDT. The panel consists of Senator Jordon Steele-John - WA Greens Party; Ali France for Dickson - the QLD Labor Candidate for the Federal seat of Dickson and Liesl Tesch MP - Labor Party Member of the NSW Legislative Assembly representing the Gosford region. AFDO NDIS Expert Consultant Mary Henely-Colopy, will be co-facilitating the conversation. Register here: https://events.humanitix.com/cc-plwd

ALT Text shows candid conversation politicians living with disability online webinar being tomorrow evening December 8 at 7pm AEDT. The panel consists of Senator Jordon Steele-John - WA Greens Party; Ali France for Dickson - the QLD Labor Candidate for the Federal seat of Dickson and Liesl Tesch MP - Labor Party Member of the NSW Legislative Assembly representing the Gosford region. AFDO NDIS Expert Consultant Mary Henely-Colopy, will be co-facilitating the conversation. Register here: https://events.humanitix.com/cc-plwd

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AFDO@AfdoOffice2 Dec 2021
Today is International Persons with Disability Day! A UN globally recognised day that celebrates and raises awareness of people with disability to create a more inclusive, equitable and accessible society. A thread 🧵👇
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AFDO@AfdoOffice1 Dec 2021
🚨 ABC News Darwin is inviting people with disabilities, their families & relevant stakeholders to an online forum to express views on issues that matter to people with disabilities in rural areas of NT. 🗓 7 December 1:30-3:00 pm ACST Email: [email protected] ASAP
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AFDO@AfdoOffice18 Nov 2021
ANNOUNCEMENT 📣 AFDO Disability Royal Commission Consultant Natalie Wade has won the first 2021 Disabled Woman in Business People's Choice Award as a part of the South Australia Woman Awards. Read more about Natalie’s brilliant advocacy & career below👇 bit.ly/3DEzZha
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AFDO@AfdoOffice17 Nov 2021
ANNOUNCEMENT: AFDO First Nations Disability & Cultural Consultant Jody Barney was inducted into the 2021 Victorian Honour Roll for Women last week. Read more about Jody's incredible work here 👇 afdo.org.au/jody-barney-indu…
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AFDO@AfdoOffice9 Nov 2021
JOINT STATEMENT: AFDO has joined other International Disability Advocacy Organisations to call on the Singaporean government to immediately halt the execution of Nagaenthran a/l K Dharmalingam, a person with intellectual and psychosocial disabilities. bit.ly/3qjWl3W
Call from Persons with Disabilities to Halt the Imminent Execution of Nagaenthran a/l K Dharmalingam

Call from Persons with Disabilities to Halt the Imminent Execution of Nagaenthran a/l K Dharmalingam

In this statement, we would like to inform the public and the state about points that we understand may not be so well-known, but that are essential to ensuring the rights and dignity of persons wi…

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AFDO@AfdoOffice28 Oct 2021
AFDO Social Security Consultant Natasha Thomson on the DSP application process “I think to a degree it's intentional on behalf of Centrelink, from my experience applying and appealing in the process that it's designed to make you want to give up" bit.ly/3BmjrIU @SBSNews
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AFDO@AfdoOffice20 Oct 2021
AFDO has been working with Facebook on a webinar that aims to upskill disability-focused organisations about Facebook Fundraising products. The free 1-hour webinar is on Wednesday, October 27 next week at 10am AEDT. You can sign up below 👇facebookcharitablegiving.spl…
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AFDO@AfdoOffice14 Oct 2021
MEDIA RELEASE: People with disability systemically harmed by Centrelink’s Disability Support Pension application and review processes, view here: afdo.org.au/disabled-austral…
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AFDO@AfdoOffice30 Sep 2021
Our AFDO Disability Loop Newsletter for September is out now. This month’s edition covers the problematic vaccine rollout for people with disabilities, proposed NDIS legislative changes and other important items. Check it out now 👇 mailchi.mp/afdo/afdo-disabil…
AFDO Disability Loop September 2021 Newsletter

AFDO Disability Loop September 2021 Newsletter

Our September 2021 edition of AFDO Disability Loop e-News covers the vaccine rollout, proposed NDIS changes and other important items!

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AFDO@AfdoOffice2 Sep 2021
🚨 AFDO's free #NDIS information sessions are coming to #Brisbane on September 14! Online and in-person viewing is available. Register your interest here 👇eventbrite.com.au/e/afdo-dis… eventbrite.com.au/e/afdo-dis…
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AFDO Disability Loop Information Sessions Brisbane

Information Session for NDIS participants about how to best utilize their NDIS plans and supports.

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AFDO@AfdoOffice31 Aug 2021
Our Newsletter for August is out now! This month’s edition recaps a number of key issues for people with disabilities including the Community Coalition Open Letter, Paralympics, updates on AFDO's job and market fund and other items here 👇👇bit.ly/2WEsNRz
AFDO Disability Loop August 2021 Newsletter

AFDO Disability Loop August 2021 Newsletter

Our August edition recaps some of the biggest events for people with disability this month including a community coalition letter demanding better prioritisation of vaccines for people with disabil...

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AFDO@AfdoOffice13 Aug 2021
OPEN LETTER: Immediate Actions Required To Vaccinate And Protect All Australians With Disability Against Coronavirus. Read the Community Coalition urgent 11 Point Plan to improve the vaccine rollout for Pwd supported by AFDO here 👉 bit.ly/3xFzYFZ via @PWDAustralia
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AFDO@AfdoOffice12 Aug 2021
Check out this video from @YourStoryAU If you or someone you know has been mistreated, Your Story can support you to safely share your story with the Disability Royal Commission. Call 1800 77 1800 or visit yourstorydisabilitylegal.org…. @YourStoryAU
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Hi, we’re Your Story Disability Legal Support. 👋 We're a national service that gives free, independent information & legal advice about sharing your story with the Disability Royal Commission. Watch this video to find out how we can support you to safely share your story.👇
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AFDO@AfdoOffice12 Aug 2021
AFDO is looking for an Engagement Coordinator to join our dedicated team to assist with the Disability Royal Commission! 😍 Interested or know someone that might be? Find out more here 👉 bit.ly/3jMpccn
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AFDO@AfdoOffice11 Aug 2021
Are you from Darwin? AFDO is hosting a free NDIS information session next week with spaces still available! Register now to secure your spot. eventbrite.com.au/e/afdo-dis…
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AFDO Disability Loop Information Sessions Darwin

Information Session for NDIS participants about how to best utilize their NDIS plans and supports.

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AFDO@AfdoOffice5 Aug 2021
Are you interested in undertaking impactful work in #disability advocacy? AFDO is looking for a Board & Governance Officer to support our organisation’s increasing need for governance & high-level administrative support. Remote work position! Apply now 👉bit.ly/3ltokvH
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AFDO@AfdoOffice30 Jul 2021
Our AFDO Disability Loop Newsletter for July is out now! You can check it out here 👉 bit.ly/3j1JFJR
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