There is so much happening at FPDN right now as we work towards that goal that we wanted to update you on some of it. SUPPORT OUR WORK First Nations…
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KNOW YOUR HUMAN RIGHTS
Human rights are important knowledge for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people with disability to know and use in everyday life.
THESE ARE YOUR RIGHTS
THE UNITED NATIONS CONVENTION ON THE RIGHTS OF PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES (UNCRPD)
The United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disability (UNCRPD) is a type of treaty or agreement between countries that requires governments around the world, including the Australian government, to work to ensure the rights of people with disability are recognised, respected, protected and fulfilled.
The United Nations has written a list of articles for people with disability. These are your rights.
THE UNITED NATIONS DECLARATION ON THE RIGHTS OF INDIGENOUS PEOPLES (UNDRIP)
The United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous peoples was created by the Indigenous peoples from around the world and the United Nations from existing Human Rights law to guide ethical and respectful engagement with our mob.
It is about recognising and valuing traditional cultural practices and contributions of First Nations peoples across all areas of life.Australia supports the Declaration but it is not law in Australia.
DISABILITY DISCRIMINATION ACT 1992 (DDA)
The Disability Discrimination Act is law in Australia to protect people with disability from discrimination.
Disability Discrimination happens when people with disability are not treated as good as people without disability.
RACIAL DISCRIMINATION ACT 1975
(RDA)
The Racial Discrimination Act is law in Australia to protect people from racial discrimination in many areas of life.
It is against the law to discriminate against people because of their culture of the colour of their skin.
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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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The Productivity Commission has publicly released its review on Government progress under the National Closing the Gap Agreement (the Review). FPDN welcomes the thoroughness of the Productivity Commission’s research…
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Today, Minister Bill Shorten handed down a 329-page report into the National Disability Insurance Scheme Review (NDIS) which made 26 recommendations and 139 "supporting actions" which are to be…
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With the release of the final report following the independent review of the National Disability Insurance Scheme, people with disability, families, supporters, and disability representative organisations, disabled peoples’ organisations…
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What is the review? The review will look at how the National Disability Insurance Scheme can do better The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) Review looked at the design, operations…
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A delicious salad that is sweet and sour and spicy, the best thing about this recipe is that its totally healthy and packed with heaps of super foods that will…
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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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Spicy Kangaroo with a Super Food Salad A delicious salad that is sweet and sour and spicy, the best thing about this recipe is that its totally healthy and…
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By Kiara Davies Warning: Aboriginal and Torres Islander People are warned that the following article contains text, images and video of First Peoples who have died. It’s been less than…
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Thank you for the opportunity to appear before the committee. My name is Damian Griffis, I am a descendant of the Worimi people of the Wallamba Valley in NSW…
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