Annual Report 2023
In 2022–2023, our organisation experienced significant growth, which brought a range of structural and cultural challenges. We extend our sincere gratitude to our Board and leadership team, whose tireless efforts have ensured FPDN is prepared to grow – both structurally and culturally – for the next phase of our journey.
Annual Report 2022
This year our CEO, DCEO and staff were instrumental in developing the Disability Sector Strengthening plan, with the support of the DSS Disability Advisory team and representation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peak organisations from State and Territories. This focus on disability through Closing the Gap has allowed us to develop what we call our National Footprint plan, bringing in funding for FPDN to grow the work of our systemic advocacy, our disability training and attitudinal change.
Annual Report 2021
November 2020 marked the 20th anniversary of the First Peoples Disability Network (Australia). We not only celebrated this momentous occasion, but also took the opportunity to look back and reflect on our journey. We pay tribute to our founding Elders Uncle Lester Bostock and Aunty Gayle Rankine for their vision and leadership, alongside our CEO Damian Griffis, in establishing and building our movement, and to those who have been and remain a part of our story.
Annual Report 2020
2019-2020 and the impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic has been the most exacerbating year, to say the least, for FPDN staff, Board and our communities around Australia. As Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, our sense of being and wellbeing is centered around human contact with each other.
Annual Report 2018
This year has been a landmark year for FPDN. Our primary mission is to ensure that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people with disability, their families and communities have the information and services they need to live their lives with equal access to appropriate supports and opportunities.
Annual Report 2019
Financial year 2018/19 was a another year of high achievement despite the ongoing challenges we face in having enough resources to meet the needs of our people with disability and their families.
Annual Report 2017
This year has been an important year for FPDN. Our organisation represents a widespread and diverse community. Our primary mission is to ensure that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people with disability, their families and communities have the information The ELDA council recommends and services they need to live their lives with equal access to appropriate supports and opportunities.
Annual Report 2016
In 2015-16 FPDN continued to develop its national network, continued to share knowledge and information with communities around the country, made representations at a number of United Nations forums and international conferences, and extended its research and policy agenda.
