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MEDIA RELEASE: First Peoples Disability Network stands in solidarity with Yuendumu following inquest findings into Kumanjayi Walker’s avoidable death

Coroner confirms Kumanjayi Walker’s death was avoidable The Northern Territory Coroner has found that the fatal shooting of 19-year-old Warlpiri-Luritja man Kumanjayi Walker in Yuendumu was avoidable and driven by…

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MEDIA RELEASE: FPDN backs Minister McCarthy on independent investigation and family’s demands after the death of Kumanjayi White

First Peoples Disability Network (FPDN) stands in solidarity with the Warlpiri family of Kumanjayi White, the 24-year-old man with cognitive disability who died on 27 May while being restrained by…

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MEDIA RELEASE: FPDN demands urgent, systemic action after death of Aboriginal man with a disability during NT police restraint

The First Peoples Disability Network (FPDN) is devastated and outraged at the death of a 24-year-old Aboriginal man with disability who lost consciousness and later died after being restrained by…

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FPDN issues statewide call to prioritise the needs of First Nations people with disability amid NSW flood crisis

Communities across the Mid North coast of NSW continue to be impacted by intense rainfall and life-threatening flash flooding - and yet again, First Nations people with disability are an…

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Building Strength Together: Tennille Lamb on Transforming the First Nations Disability Sector

Tennille Lamb, a proud Kanolu and Warrabul woman, is leading transformative change in the First Nations disability sector. As Director of Strategy at First Peoples Disability Network (FPDN), Tennille champions…

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Our Partnership with Mob4Mob: A Strong and United Voice

We are excited to spotlight one of our incredible partners, Mob4Mob - a leading force for cultural safety and inclusion in the disability sector. As Queensland's first-ever First Nations Disability…

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Media Release: First Peoples Disability Network calls on new Government to put First Nations people with disability at the centre of bold reforms

Media Release Tuesday, 06 May 2025 First Peoples Disability Network calls on new Government to put First Nations people with disability at the centre of bold reforms Damian Griffis, CEO…

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Media release: Putting First Peoples disability on the Election Agenda

As the end of The Federal Election campaign draws closer, First Peoples Disability Network (FPDN) is calling on all parties to commit to 9 Key Actions which aims to create…

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The Impact of the Budget for First Peoples with disability

Wednesday, 26 March 2025 First Peoples Disability Network (FPDN) welcome the $365.4M commitment to foundational support through the Information, Linkages and Capacity Building Program (ILC), but specific measures to ensure…

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JOINT MEDIA STATEMENT: First Peoples Disability Network (FPDN) and Mob4Mob unreservedly condemn the Queensland Government’s Adult Crime Adult Time “Making Queensland Safer Bill 2024”.

Tuesday, 9 December 2024 The Queensland Government’s Adult Crime Adult Time “Making Queensland Safer” Bill 2024 is in direct violation of international human rights standards, including the Convention on…

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MEDIA RELEASE: First Peoples Disability Network stands in solidarity with Yuendumu following inquest findings into Kumanjayi Walker’s avoidable death

MEDIA RELEASE: FPDN backs Minister McCarthy on independent investigation and family’s demands after the death of Kumanjayi White

MEDIA RELEASE: FPDN demands urgent, systemic action after death of Aboriginal man with a disability during NT police restraint

FPDN issues statewide call to prioritise the needs of First Nations people with disability amid NSW flood crisis

Building Strength Together: Tennille Lamb on Transforming the First Nations Disability Sector

Our Partnership with Mob4Mob: A Strong and United Voice

Media Release: First Peoples Disability Network calls on new Government to put First Nations people with disability at the centre of bold reforms

Media release: Putting First Peoples disability on the Election Agenda

The Impact of the Budget for First Peoples with disability

JOINT MEDIA STATEMENT: First Peoples Disability Network (FPDN) and Mob4Mob unreservedly condemn the Queensland Government’s Adult Crime Adult Time “Making Queensland Safer Bill 2024”.

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