DPO providing individual, self & systemic advocacy for people with disability

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AFI has told the Senate Community Affairs Committee: the #NDIS Amendment Bill 2026 should not proceed in its current form. This isn't a minor integrity fix. It's a structural redesign of who can access the NDIS. Read our submission: aph.gov.au/DocumentStore.ash…

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On the first Saturday of each month from 9am 10am the Royal Australian Mint opens early for Quiet Mornings, a dedicated low-sensory session designed for people who may have heightened sensory requirements The next session will take place on Saturday 6 June buff.ly/RZcL53U
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The Winter 2026 Canberra Disability Review is out now at a time of seismic changes for disability policy. There is much talk of cost cutting, little mention of #disabilityrights. The review is online and free of any paywalls. #auspol online.flippingbook.com/view…
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Help us get to 20,000! 19,500 people have now signed our Change.org petition to Protect the NDIS buff.ly/kTMgLWT Also sign our Parliamentary e-petition becomes part of the official parliamentary record: buff.ly/O3nRzu8
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Tell us what the NDIS makes possible in your life. Tell us what you are worried about losing. Tell us what has already changed. There are no wrong answers. Your voice, your story, your pace. Submissions close 29 May 2026. Share your story at AFI Listens: buff.ly/XElsMyW

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The NDIS is facing its biggest restructure since it began. 30% cuts to social and community participation. ~$5,000 off average plans. 160,000 people projected to leave the Scheme by 2030. Senate submissions close 29 May. Tell us what the NDIS means to you: advocacyforinclusion.org/afi…

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Five months on from the social media ban, what’s actually changed for you or your child? Share your take as a young person with disability (0 – 25) or parent/caregiver in @CydaAu’s new survey here: buff.ly/C9q2RWP #SocialMediaBan #Survey #SocialMediaMinimumAgeAct
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PWDA says the Federal Budget cuts supports people with disability rely on to live ordinary lives, without delivering the equivalent alternatives people are being told will replace them. Read more: buff.ly/SCcvnLH
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We have done something a little unusual and released the Winter 2026 Editorial early as an audio - its a forensic take on Mark Butler's recent National Press Club address. #auspol #NDIS #disabilityrights buzzsprout.com/667606/episod…
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Check out @Adv4Inclusion take on the 2026 #budget "human cost of this budget’s fiscal discipline falls disproportionately on people with disability" #NDIS #disabilityrights #auspol shorturl.at/6D3CB

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Mainstream cost-of-living relief is not enough when people with disability face higher energy costs, inaccessible transport, scarce accessible housing and extra system navigation costs. AFI’s Budget analysis: buff.ly/JKkm0ER
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Check out the Independent Assessment Podcast with @CraigWtweets . The bonus episode has insightful words from @criprights on the #NDIS cuts. Community solidarity at its finest. #auspol shorturl.at/tQhOT
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Affordable health care is essential for people with disability. The Australian Government has announced a $7.9b investment to strengthen Medicare and expand bulk billing incentives. Reducing out of pocket costs is key to improving access. Learn more: buff.ly/WBZ0Gha
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Have your say on AFI’s priorities What is the number 1 issue you want AFI to focus on? It might be #housing It might be #transport It might be the #NDIS It might be access, safety, services, discrimination, or something else Tell us in your own words: buff.ly/6TYjriR

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Rising fuel prices are making life harder for people with disability. Are transport costs affecting your access to appointments, supports, or essentials? Share your experience to help shape our advocacy. 👉 Take the survey: buff.ly/vx08OB2 #Disability #NDIS
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Have the #NDIS Rules changes affected you, or someone you care for? AFI wants to hear what has changed, what the impact has been, and what you are now managing on your own. Share here: buff.ly/hwMiQ4p #NDIS #DisabilityRights #AFIListens

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AFDO has responded to the Minister’s NDIS reform address. Reform must not leave people with disability without support. Key supports are not yet in place. People should not lose what they rely on before alternatives exist. Read more: buff.ly/M6XyqzU #DisabilityRights
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