The global #HungerCrisis is "catastrophic for #PeopleWithDisabilities who already live with higher rates of poverty and the impacts of climate change" says our CEO Jane Edge. We all can #HelpFightFamine on this day of action, write your MP here: tinyurl.com/exzf6afc #auspol

Thanks Cathy Basterfield for creating the #EasyEnglish version of CBM Global Disability Inclusion’s #InclusionAdvisoryGroup report on disability-inclusive disaster risk reduction #DiDRR in the Asia Pacific region.

A great piece from Renee Dodds in The Lowy Institute, ahead of the #APMCDRR2022. We need all members of the community to be part of the discussion on how we build inclusive disaster resilience. #SendaiFramework #CrisisToResilience lowyinstitute.org/the-interprete…

Media release: Recognition of and increase to the #AustralianAid central budget for disability inclusion in tonight’s #FederalBudget after years of stagnation and reduction! An important step in ensuring Australian aid is building a #MoreInclusiveWorld bit.ly/3zbUbXL

Welcome news! #Budget2023 delivers increased investment in #DisabilityInclusive Australian aid. "This means that more #PeopleWithDisabilities...will have the support and resources they need" says CBM CEO Jane Edge. Full release: tinyurl.com/rez365aw ADDC #auspol

ACFID welcomes Minister Pat Conroy MP's announcement this morning at #AAC2022 that Australia will develop a new disability strategy for our development program. Disability should not deny people the right to live a full and dignified life, and we applaud intiatives in their favour.

“Advocating for a new strategy for #DisabilityInclusion in the aid program has been a critical feature of CBM and ADDC' communication with government over the past two years.” – Jane Edge.👏Patrick Conroy for #AAC2022 call that 🇦🇺 will develop a new #DisabilityStrategy focus.

ACFID welcomes the Minister for International Development and the Pacific Pat Conroy's comments - he announced that Australia would develop a new disability strategy for our development program. See full press release - bit.ly/3UjyRan #IDPD2022 #MoreInclusiveWorld

CBM Australia - International Day of People with Disabilities 2022 youtu.be/85YbAAhnwQA via YouTube #MyStartCounts #IDPD

CBM Australia CEO Jane Edge shares a vital message this #IDPD about #MyStartCounts and #ChildrenWithDisabilities.

Our CEO Jane Edge with Setareki Macanawai, CEO of Pacific Disability Forum, at the #7thPacificDisabilityConference in Fiji. #DisabilityInclusion #MoreInclusiveWorld #BetterWorldForAll

Our Inclusion Advisory Group Australia team is pleased to have participated in and supported recent disability-inclusive social protection training for OPDs and Governments across the Pacific, implemented by Partnerships for Social Protection (P4SP). bit.ly/3YkPyEp

Our heartfelt sympathy to Pacific colleagues and friends grieving the devastating loss of a wonderful disability rights leader. Joshco’s tremendous legacy inspires us all.

Our Inclusion Advisory Group works with World Vision Bangladesh and others to improve livelihoods of #PeopleWithDisabilities in Bangladesh Rohingya camps. With local partner CDDBangladesh we deliver technical support to Australian Humanitarian Partnership partners on disability inclusion. bit.ly/43ux7Rx

Proud to be at the launch of CBM Global Disability Inclusion Nigeria’s country strategy shining a light on the situation of women & girls with disabilities & the voice of Organisations of People with Disabilities. Special thanks to Australian High Commission, Abuja 🇦🇺 Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade 🇦🇺 for supporting this vital work.

The Pacific disability movement continues to call for a shift beyond “inclusion” toward true equity. We must focus on the fundamentals, such as accessibility, assistive technology and support services. Huge thanks to Setareki Macanawai for his leadership and our ongoing dialogue

To achieve meaningful participation for people with disabilities, we call for the Australian Govt’s upcoming Disability Equity & Rights Strategy to be ambitious, accountable & well resourced. Read more here > cbm.org.au/resource/2023-… Pacific Disability Forum Pat Conroy MP ACFID Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade 🇦🇺

Pacific Disability Forum PDF releases its final submission to Australia’s International Disability Equity & Rights Strategy, calling for more disability equity rather than inclusion alone. More on pacificdisability.org #disabilityinclusion #PDFsec

.Jane Edge & CBM associate Stevie Wills were in Canberra last week for Micah Australia Women Leaders Network Delegation. They met with Senator Penny Wong Pat Conroy MP to talk #AustralianAid & how we must do more to support millions in our region #SaferWorldForAll

Great to host speakers from Disability Rights Fund CBM Australia @DFAT at our #ACFID2024 conference session today. Shared insights & strategies on how to make disability equity an integral part of development work to ensure no one is left behind ACFID