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JOINT MEDIA RELEASE: Aboriginal and legal groups horrified at secret plan to throw more children in jail

JOINT MEDIA RELEASE Monday 11 March 2024 Multiple government sources have indicated off the record that a proposal to introduce punitive law and order measures – including changes to bail…

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How can you support important causes this International Children’s Day?

We have compiled a list of First Nations organisations that you can donate to which support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children across a range of issues. Bubup Wilam …

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Launch event: National Centre of Excellence in Intellectual Disability Health

UNSW Sydney will launch a new centre to improve health outcomes for people with intellectual disability ensuring better access to quality, timely, and comprehensive care. The Centre is a response to…

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MEDIA RELEASE: 180 Aboriginal Rights Activists, Human Rights Experts, Disability Advocates and Social Services unite against Queensland’s new watch house laws

The watch house amendments, rushed through last Thursday with no oversight from an independent parliamentary committee, show blatant disregard for several international laws and will have swift and severe detrimental…

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Today marks Food Security Day and you can do your part to help those in need

Food security is a critical issue for many First Peoples with disabilities in Australia. These individuals face significant barriers to accessing healthy and nutritious food, which can have serious consequences…

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Media Release: Former FNQ rugby league pro wins FPDN art competition

A former North Queensland Cowboys and Gold Coast Titans player has been named the winner of the First Peoples Disability Network (FPDN) National Footprint art project competition. Dharrpa Warra and…

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NSW Floods Help and Support

Support & Information to help you if you are affected by the NSW Floods Flood recovery map Click here to find the latest flood information from your local area Evacuation…

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Help for Victorians affected by floods

Flood relief and information The Victorian Government is delivering relief to thousands of Victorians who have been impacted by the current flood emergency. During an emergency, it is important to…

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Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Homelessness & Prevention Service – Northern Rivers NSW

If you have nowhere safe to stay tonight, you can contact New South Wales Link2Home on 1800 152 152 Queensland Homeless Hotline on 1800 474 753 If you don’t have a…