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Yarning Disability: Episode 21

Strong Voices on Yarning Disability. A range of voices and stories from our mob advocating for the human rights of their children with disabilities every day. Systems that create barriers for our mob with disabilities. Shine a light on our FPDN Staff and the importance of inclusion and belonging.

 

The National Disability Footprint

 

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

 

Benny Boy Goes Bush

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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Yarning Disability: Episode 21

Strong Voices on Yarning Disability. A range of voices and stories from our mob advocating for the human rights of their children with disabilities every day. Systems that create barriers for our mob with disabilities. Shine a light on our FPDN Staff and the importance of inclusion and belonging.

 

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

 

Coronavirus information

The latest news and information on the Coronavirus (Covid-19)

First Peoples Disability Network Australia (FPDN) is a national 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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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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