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Jo Toohey to step down as CEO of Afford
The Australian Foundation for Disability (Afford) has announced that Chief Executive Officer Joanne Toohey will step down from her role, with her final day on Friday 8 May 2026.
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Jo Toohey to step down as CEO of Afford
The Australian Foundation for Disability (Afford) has announced that Chief Executive Officer Joanne Toohey will step down from her role, with her final day on Friday 8 May 2026. Jo joined Afford in October 2021 at a time of significant challenge for the organisation. During her tenure, she has led a major program of transformation to stabilise and strengthen Afford, improve services, and position the organisation for long-term sustainability.
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Building confidence and capability to support improved employment outcomes under NDIS reform
Building confidence and capability to support improved employment outcomes under NDIS reform Participants are building the confidence and capabilities required to pursue meaningful employment through a targeted initiative delivered by Afford’s Inclusive Employment Australia team, aligned with current reforms to the National Disability Insurance Scheme. The Unshakable Confidence session, delivered with the support of Brimbank City Council through the Local Jobs Local People Program, supports participants to develop foundational skills that are increasingly recognised as critical to achieving sustainable employment outcomes.
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Supported employees boost skills and confidence
We're committed to creating inclusive employment opportunities that recognise individual strengths, aspirations and potential. As part of this commitment, Afford is proud to support its assisted employees in completing the Certificate I in Access to Vocational Pathways, via BSI Learning.
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See Me, See Us: Afford celebrates IDPwD with inclusive talent exhibition at PHIVE
See Me, See Us: Afford celebrates IDPwD with inclusive talent exhibition at PHIVE Afford is proud to announce See Me, See Us, an inclusive talent exhibition celebrating International Day of People with Disability (IDPwD). The exhibition will be held on Wednesday 3 December 2025, from 11.00 am to 1.00 pm, at PHIVE’s Civic Gallery in...Read More→
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Afford Partners with Model Mates
Afford, one of Australia's leading disability service providers, has partnered with inclusive modelling agency Model Mates to deliver a three-day modelling intensive designed to empower people with disability to step confidently into the world of fashion, media and advertising.
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New program to improve job outcomes for people with disability is here
The Australian Foundation for Disability (Afford) continues to deliver on its purpose of supporting people with disability after successfully tendering to provide Inclusive Employment Australia (IEA) from November 3. This is the program that replaces DES and it's all things forward-thinking.
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