Ross Joyce (@afdo_ceo) 's Twitter Profile
Ross Joyce

@afdo_ceo

Chief Executive Officer of the Australian Federation of Disability Organisations (AFDO)

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linkhttp://www.afdo.org.au calendar_today09-05-2014 05:36:25

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Low hanging fruit picked, most around for 20yr, we need real changes to the regs & requirements on providers. Looking forward to full Transport review outcomes! Catherine King MP Senator The Hon. Bridget McKenzie #DisabilityInclusion #transport

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Nice to see proposed changes to public transport accessibility standards, but let's not settle for low-hanging fruit. We're waiting for the full response to the Standards review to ensure real outcomes for all people with disabilities. #InclusionNow Catherine King MP Senator The Hon. Bridget McKenzie

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AFDO CEO @RossJoyce and disability advocate Peter Wilcox spoke to @Maxchalam on ABC Radio National , calling for adequate supports for older people with disability. abc.net.au/listen/program…

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Join an online NDIS webinar tomorrow Thursday 4 April at 3.30pm (AEDT) for a discussion on amendments that will enable key NDIS Review recommendations to progress. You can also ask questions. Register at events.humanitix.com/getting-the-nd…

Join an online NDIS webinar tomorrow Thursday 4 April at 3.30pm (AEDT) for a 
discussion on amendments that will enable key NDIS Review recommendations to progress.
You can also ask questions.
Register at events.humanitix.com/getting-the-nd…
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📺Watch AFDO CEO Ross Joyce's interview with Davia Smith from Nine News discussing the Draft NDIS Legislation. AFDO welcomes the Minister’s commitment to collaborate with people with disability throughout the reform process. Nothing about without us. youtu.be/FY2uXXroWw0

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CYDA’s CYDA National Youth Disability Summit is officially back for 2024, but spaces are limited! Find out more and apply here: tinyurl.com/yck7nbep EOIs close 14 April. #NationalYouthDisabilitySummit #Summit2024 #DisabilityAdvocacy

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AFDO is deeply concerned as the Invesper CTE Program, funded by NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission, has been discontinued. This affects 120 people with disability ready to start auditor training. Reach out to us at [email protected] if you've one of the 120 people affected.

AFDO is deeply concerned as the Invesper CTE Program, funded by NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission, has been discontinued. This affects 120 people with disability ready to start auditor training. Reach out to us at office@afdo.org.au if you've one of the 120 people affected.
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Take a look at our Policy & Advocacy team's game-changing efforts! From submissions to policy forums and events, they're key players influencing policy change for people with disability.   #AdvocacyImpact #PolicyMatters afdo.org.au/policy-positio…

Take a look at our Policy & Advocacy team's game-changing efforts! From submissions to policy forums and events, they're key players influencing policy change for people with disability.   #AdvocacyImpact #PolicyMatters
afdo.org.au/policy-positio…
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We look forward to working with Amanda Rishworth MP to rectify the funding oversight affecting 7 DROs. Stand with us! We urgently request a meeting with the Minister to resolve this funding discrepancy. đź”—shorturl.at/7JM1V #DisabilityRights #ndisaustralia #auspol24

We look forward to working with <a href="/AmandaRishworth/">Amanda Rishworth MP</a> to rectify the funding oversight affecting 7 DROs. Stand with us! We urgently request a meeting with the Minister to resolve this funding discrepancy.

đź”—shorturl.at/7JM1V 
#DisabilityRights #ndisaustralia #auspol24
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📣 Our campaign for fair funding for Disability Representative Organisations is live! Ministers Rishworth & Shorten have acknowledged the value of co-design. Let's hold them to their commitment. #DisabilityRights #Advocacy #ndisaustralia #auspol #NothingAboutUsWithoutUs

📣 Our campaign for fair funding for Disability Representative Organisations is live! Ministers Rishworth &amp; Shorten have acknowledged the value of co-design. Let's hold them to their commitment. #DisabilityRights #Advocacy #ndisaustralia #auspol #NothingAboutUsWithoutUs
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Absolutely critical Minister Rishworth we are provided equity in the Disability Representative Organisation Program for national systemic advocacy for PwD!

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Saddened to hear of John’s passing. A real loss of a pioneer and advocate for the NDIS. Many great memories of our conversations and laughs over the years. Condolences to his family.

Saddened to hear of John’s passing. A real loss of a pioneer and advocate for the NDIS. Many great memories of our conversations and laughs over the years. Condolences to his family.
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📢 AFDO CEO recently spoke with Andy Park about the National Cabinet’s NDIS reforms and the concerns they raise within the disability community. Catch the full segment here: abc.net.au/listen/program… ABC News @ABCRadioNational

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Have 5 minutes? Share your experiences with railway crossings to help improve safety for people with disability in Victoria. 👉 buff.ly/3Zrgyor Let’s make crossings safer together! 🚦 #disabilityrights #advocacy #AccessForAll

Have 5 minutes? Share your experiences with railway crossings to help improve safety for people with disability in Victoria.
👉 buff.ly/3Zrgyor 
Let’s make crossings safer together! 🚦
#disabilityrights #advocacy #AccessForAll
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Culturally and linguistically diverse people with a disability are at a higher risk of experiencing violence and abuse and less likely to access support. A National Disability Minister can ensure no one is left behind Follow us and read more at the link in bio #FairAustralia

Culturally and linguistically diverse people with a disability are at a higher risk of experiencing violence and abuse and less likely to access support.

A National Disability Minister can ensure no one is left behind

Follow us and read more at the link in bio

#FairAustralia
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Rec 5.6 called for real co-design – not box-ticking. Policies that affect people with disability must be shaped by them. 🔗 buff.ly/CrRm1Sl #FairAustralia #CoDesign #DisabilityRights Amanda Rishworth MP @AustralianAutismAlliance Michael Sukkar @JordonSteeleJohn Anthony Albanese

Rec 5.6 called for real co-design – not box-ticking.
Policies that affect people with disability must be shaped by them.
đź”— buff.ly/CrRm1Sl 
#FairAustralia #CoDesign #DisabilityRights
<a href="/AmandaRishworth/">Amanda Rishworth MP</a> @AustralianAutismAlliance <a href="/MichaelSukkarMP/">Michael Sukkar</a> @JordonSteeleJohn <a href="/AlboMP/">Anthony Albanese</a>
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The education outcomes of people with disability is currently a barrier to finding employment. A National Disability Minister would address the multi-factor barriers to employment. Follow us and read more at the link in bio. #FairAustralia

The education outcomes of people with disability is currently a barrier to finding employment. 

A National Disability Minister would address the multi-factor barriers to employment.

Follow us and read more at the link in bio. 

#FairAustralia