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FPDN is led by Aboriginal and Torres Strait
Islander People with disability

 

Our connection to Country, culture and the history
of our people keeps us strong

 

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In a world of diverse learners, culture will always keep our community strong.

 

We know that the response to the disadvantage experienced
by our people with disability must be led by our people

 

We are the thought leaders on disability in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, we provide fee for service with expert advice and training

 

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FPDN is led by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People with disability

 
 

Our connection to Country, culture and the history
of our people keeps us strong

 

We know that the response to the disadvantage experienced
by our people with disability must be led by our people

 

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First Peoples Disability Network Australia (FPDN) is a national human rights organisation of and for Australia’s First Peoples with disability, their families and communities.

Our organisation is governed by First Peoples with lived experience of disability. FPDN won the Improving Advocacy and Rights Promotion Award at the 2014 National Disability Awards.

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Latest News from the Royal Commission

FPDN Response

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Following the public release of the Disability Royal Commission's Final Report, FPDN is fully committed to amplifying the voices of our community and ensuring mob are taking a lead role…
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FPDN Condensed Response

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FPDN Condensed Response The Disability Royal Commission's Final Report has been made public, FPDN want to ensure the provide responses that are well-informed and grounded in factual evidence to address…

Media Release: Australia’s Disability Representative Organisations Call for Healing

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The release of the final report of the Royal Commission into Violence, Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation of People with Disability is a huge landmark for the disability community in Australia.…

First Nations leaders demand end to overrepresentation, indefinite detention and deaths in custody of First Peoples with disability in the criminal justice system

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With the public hearing commencing in Perth (Boorloo) today, First Peoples Disability Network (FPDN) CEO Mr Damian Griffis has again called on the Royal Commission to establish a dedicated hearing…
45%

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people living with disability or long-term health condition

7.7%

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people living with severe or profound disability

2.1x

More likely to be living with disability than other Australians

19%

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people with disability participate in the workforce

5x

More likely to experience mental illness than other Australians

First People with disability participate in cultural activities at the same rate as First People without disability

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Celebrating established and emerging Aboriginal and Torres Strait artists with disability.

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We are proud to announce Jeff McMullen as a Patron of FPDN.

Through his work, Jeff has campaigned for improvement in health, education, and access to human rights for Indigenous Peoples.

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