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DPO Media Release: Great NDIS and Job Support Wins, But Harsh Welfare Measures for People with Disability

Disabled People’s Organisations Australia (DPO Australia) welcomes some big wins for people with disability in tonight’s Federal Government Budget, but is very concerned by the punitive approach to welfare support…

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The Redfern Statement Disability Workshop – 2 May 2017

The first of the Redfern Statement alliance's workshops will be held on 2 May in Sydney. The Redfern Statement workshop is being coordinated by FPDN in collaboration with The Congress…

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Registrations open – First Peoples Living Our Way Conference Wagga Wagga

On 23, 24 and 25 May 2017 FPDN is hosting a conference for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people with disability. Community members and service providers are also welcome. Sponsorship…

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FPDN’s Sydney Office is relocating

FPDN's Sydney Office is relocating. We will be moving out of our Redfern office on 31 March 2017, relocating during April and opening a new Sydney office in mid May 2017. Staff…

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Disability groups renew call for Royal Commission into violence against people with disability

DPO AUSTRALIA MEDIA RELEASE Disability groups renew call for Royal Commission into violence against people with disability Tonight’s ABC Four Corners report, ‘Fighting the System’ exposed more evidence of…

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International Women’s Day 2017

Today we pay tribute to the women in our communities. We recognise their strength and resilience, their guidance and wisdom, their love and compassion. Today we recognise International Women's Day…

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Our NSW ‘Getting Prepared’ Workshops

NSW: If you are interested in attending a 'Getting Prepared' workshop in your area you can review upcoming events on our website here.

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Disability groups slam Government decision not to hold Royal Commission into violence and abuse

MEDIA RELEASE 3 March 2017 Disability groups slam Government decision not to hold Royal Commission into violence and abuse Disabled People’s Organisations Australia (DPO Australia), an alliance of national peak…

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Watch: Redfern Statement Video

The Redfern Statement leaders make the case for change - a blueprint for the future. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YVvGQlHoC18 A closed caption version is available on our Facebook page.

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MEDIA RELEASE: Aboriginal leaders seek new relationship with government through historic Redfern Statement

CEO Damian Griffis and Dr Scott Avery outside Parliament House Canberra

Australia’s leading Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peaks will today demand a new relationship with government as they deliver the historic Redfern Statement direct to the Prime Minister at Parliament…