Creating Change Together
We are a social profit organisation on a mission to create a world where people who live with disability have a fair go at what life has to offer.
What We Are Talking About
Death of Port Augusta woman highlights gaps in disability safeguards
Language Matters: Purple Orange Language Guide 2024
The Language Guide developed by JFA Purple Orange is based on feedback from the South Australian disability community and our network, offering practical advice on respectful and inclusive language when discussing disability.
Governments’ Disability Royal Commission responses don’t carry the decisiveness and urgency the disability community deserves
Housing construction peaks must step up and show leadership on NCC 2022 to help end the housing crisis for all South Australians
With four months remaining until the implementation of the National Construction Code 2022 (NCC 2022) in South Australia, the disability, housing, and ageing communities are calling on the housing construction peak bodies, the Master Builders Association SA (MBASA) and the Housing Industry Association (HIA), to show genuine leadership in supporting the roll out for the benefit of the whole community.
New housing ‘super’ portfolio opens door to increase focus on accessibility
Disability advocacy agency JFA Purple Orange has welcomed the elevation of the State Government’s response to the housing crisis after the recent Cabinet reshuffle, but called on housing ‘super’ Minister Nick Champion to match the symbolism with a clear commitment to building inclusive and accessible neighbourhoods across South Australia...
A MOMENT OF ME
Daniella [for IDPwD 2024]
Daniella, Treasurer of the JFA Purple Orange Board, shares her advice to young people with disability, or “point of difference” as she refers to it, who want to become leaders.
"Always bring your authentic self to the table and don’t get caught up in others’ perceptions of your abilities. The only limit on yourself is that in which you set in your own mind, so it’s best not to place any limits at all. Stay ambitious, stay curious and enjoy the ride!"
Upcoming Events
Metro: EYDN Crafternoon at Diverse-City
21 January
Join Enabled Youth Disability Network (EYDN) for an afternoon of crafting and connecting as a disability community.
You can bring a long a project you are working on or try a craft EYDN has brought along.
No messy or wet crafts (eg, painting, wet clay)
This is open to the general public to come along to Diverse City, EYDN will be there to support young people with disability.
For young people living with disability aged 16-35 years old.
You do not need to be an NDIS participant.
You do not need to be diagnosed.
Metro: EYDN Crafternoon at Diverse-City
18 February
Join Enabled Youth Disability Network (EYDN) for an afternoon of crafting and connecting as a disability community.
You can bring a long a project you are working on or try a craft EYDN has brought along.
No messy or wet crafts (eg, painting, wet clay)
This is open to the general public to come along to Diverse City, EYDN will be there to support young people with disability.
For young people living with disability aged 16-35 years old.
You do not need to be an NDIS participant.
You do not need to be diagnosed.
We Acknowledge And Pay Our Respects To First Australians
We want to see a world where everyone is included, respected and gets a fair go in life. We can't get there without acknowledging that our office sits on the land of the Kaurna people. Like people living with disability, we recognise that Aboriginal and Torres Straits Islander people continue to experience inequality and division. We want them to know we are their allies. We believe their culture, history, diversity and deep connection to the land deserves our highest respect.