Australian Federation of Disability Organisations

Our vision is that all people with disabilities must be involved equally in all aspects of social, economic, political and cultural life.

Using the strength of our membership-based organisations to harness the collective power of uniting people with disability to change society into a community where everyone is equal.

To achieve our mission and vision, AFDO provides policy advice and representation to government and organisations on matters that impact on the lives of people with disability. AFDO also works to inform and educate the general community about disability, and we work to develop a community where people with disability can participate in all aspects of social, economic, political and cultural life. This includes genuine participation in mainstream community life, the development of respectful and valued relationships, social and economic participation, and the opportunity to contribute as valued citizens.

AFDO is made up of member organisations who work together to contribute to the national policy agenda and address issues that impact the lives of people with disability in Australia. We understand that disability specific organisations play a key role in the provision of information and peer support to people with disability and their families. This role keeps them closely connected to their grass roots communities. Each community has its peak organisation that uses its voice to advocate on issues.

AFDO is the forum where these views are collected and coordinated to ensure Government is across issues impacting all people with disability in Australia.

Ross Joyce – Chief Executive Officer
Helen Cameron – Personal & Executive Assistant
Patrick McGee – National Manager – Systemic Advocacy, Insight & Research

Tracylee Arestides – Interim National Manager – Policy, Sustainability, Initiatives & Projects

Jim Valavanis – Manager – Business Development & Sustainability

Duncan Steward – Coordinator – Business Sustainability

Rebecca (Bec) Rudd – Coordinator – Policy & Submissions

Steve Schreck – Coordinator – JMFR1 Projects & BIDS

Ainslie Whitburn – Coordinator – ILC ICB Projects & BIDS

Kirra Jackson – Coordinator – Volunteers, Students & Interns

Aaron Holt – Communications Officer

Nick Wilson – Project Support Officer

Natalie Wade – AFDO Expert Advisor – Disability Royal Commission

Jody Barney – AFDO Cultural Consultant
Natasha Thomson – AFDO Social Security Consultant – Techincal Experts Social Security (TESS) Working Group
Geoff Trappett – AFDO Transport Consultant – National Inclusive Transport Advocacy Network (NITAN) Chairperson
Eva Sifis – AFDO Expert Consultant to Inclusion in the Arts

Amanda Lawrie-Jones – AFDO Cousultant – Access & Inclusion Consultant

Liz Reid AM – President (Chair)

Trevor Carroll – Vice President and International Coordinator

Janine Neu – Vice President

Christine Hunter – Treasurer

Debbie Kennevell – Director

Richard Dent – Director

Belinda O’Connor – Director

Mary Henley Collopy – Director

John Simpson AM – Director

Grant Lindsay – Director

To find out more about this click the link below:

A Gift in your Will

To make a donation click the link below:

Donate now