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‘Journey to making a difference’, ProBono News change maker June Riemer

As the deputy CEO of the First Peoples Disability Network, Gumbaynggirr Dunghutti woman June Riemer is fighting for a fairer world for Indigenous Australians with disability. She’s this week’s Changemaker.…

Lisa Hindman In Coronavirus, News

Minority Rights report

FPDN Deputy CEO June Riemer and Associate Professor Karen Soldatic, Western Sydney University, publish Australian Case Study in International Minority Rights report. Minority Rights Group International has launched their annual…

Lisa Hindman In News

Independent Assessments Inquiry

Independent Assessments Inquiry Submission Joint Standing Committee on the National Disability Insurance Scheme First Peoples Disability Network opposes the introduction of independent assessments as outlined by the National Disability Insurance…

Lisa Hindman In News

Joint media statement from disability advocacy organisations on NDIS assessments

We welcome reports that NDIS Minister Linda Reynolds will pause a plan to force peoplw with disability to submit to compulsory assessments to access support, but want to see much…

Lisa Hindman In Coronavirus, Media Release, News

Media Release: New resources about COVID vaccine for First Peoples with disability

A range of new accessible, culturally appropriate resources for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people with disability have been released today by the peak body First Peoples Disability Network. “Our…

Lisa Hindman In Media Release, News, Royal Commission

Media Release: Urgent DRC extension needed to stop violence and abuse

The crisis of violence and abuse of First Peoples with disability must be urgently addressed by an extension of the Disability Royal Commission. “I am very concerned that the full…

Lisa Hindman In News

Celebrating our change maker: June Riemer wins NSW Aboriginal Woman of the Year

FPDN Deputy CEO and Gumbaynggirr Dunghutti woman June Riemer was recently honoured for her life's work, dedicated to creating systemic change to improve the lives of First Peoples with disability,…

Lisa Hindman In News, Royal Commission

Advocates call for greater focus on Indigenous people with disability in detention

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are 14 times more likely to be imprisoned than the non-Indigenous population The disability royal commission needs a dedicated First Nations hearing to investigate…

Lisa Hindman In Media Release, News, Royal Commission

Media Release: The overrepresentation of First Nations People with cognitive disability in the criminal justice system warrants own Disability Royal Commission Hearing

16 February 2021 Media Release The overrepresentation of First Nations People with cognitive disability in the criminal justice system warrants own Disability Royal Commission Hearing People with cognitive disability…

Lisa Hindman In News, Royal Commission

June Riemer joins 3CR radio to discuss the Disability Royal Commission from a First Nations perspective

FPDN Deputy CEO June Riemer joined 3CR Community Radio this morning to discuss the Disability Royal Commission from a First Nations perspective, focusing on the intersection between disability and child…

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‘Journey to making a difference’, ProBono News change maker June Riemer

Minority Rights report

Independent Assessments Inquiry

Joint media statement from disability advocacy organisations on NDIS assessments

Media Release: New resources about COVID vaccine for First Peoples with disability

Media Release: Urgent DRC extension needed to stop violence and abuse

Celebrating our change maker: June Riemer wins NSW Aboriginal Woman of the Year

Advocates call for greater focus on Indigenous people with disability in detention

Media Release: The overrepresentation of First Nations People with cognitive disability in the criminal justice system warrants own Disability Royal Commission Hearing

June Riemer joins 3CR radio to discuss the Disability Royal Commission from a First Nations perspective

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