FPDN Australia

First Peoples Disability Network Australia is the national representative org of and for First Peoples with disability.

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Every year on 3 June we celebrate Mabo Day, which commemorates the life of Eddie Koiki Mabo and marks the anniversary of the historic 1992 Mabo decision.

Always was, always will be.

#FPDN #MaboDay #EddieKoikiMabo #AlwaysWasAlwaysWillBe #FirstNations

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FPDN's submission to the NDIS Amendment (Securing the NDIS for Future Generations) Bill 2026 raises concerns regarding the impact on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people with disability, their families and communities.

Read the submission here: https://t.co/3YOZeup3lj

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World MS Day is an international awareness day for everyone affected by multiple sclerosis (MS).

The theme for World MS Day 2024-2026 is diagnosis. The name of the campaign is "My MS Diagnosis" and the tagline: "Navigating MS together."

#FPDN #WorldMSDay #MultipleSclerosis

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This week is National Reconciliation Week 2026.

Each year from 27 May to 3 June, we acknowledge two significant events in Australia’s reconciliation journey: the 1967 Referendum and the High Court Mabo decision.

Learn more: @RecAustralia

#NRW2026 #ReconciliationWeek #MaboDay

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Today is Torres Strait Islander Flag Day.

It's a day to celebrate the anniversary of the day the flag was first officially presented to the people of the Torres Strait in 1992.

#FPDN #TorresStraitIslander

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Today is National Sorry Day.

On this significant day, we honour and acknowledge the Stolen Generations - Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children who were forcibly removed from their families and communities.

#FPDN #NationalSorryDay #StolenGenerations #BringingThemHome

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Today is World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development.

It is a day that highlights not only the richness of the world’s cultures, but also the essential role of intercultural dialogue for achieving peace and sustainable development.

#FPDN #Diversity #Inclusion

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Today is Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD).

The purpose of GAAD is to get everyone talking, thinking and learning about digital access and inclusion, and the more than One Billion people with disabilities/impairments.

#FPDN #Accessibility #GAAD #Inclusion

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We've added new dates in June for our Walking Together training sessions!

Visit our website here https://t.co/36xtDPJSlv to secure your place before sessions fill up or email us at [email protected].

#FPDN #WalkingTogether #StrongerTogether #Training #FPDNTraining

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63,000 First Nations people are on the NDIS. This budget cuts $37.8 billion from disability with no culturally validated assessment, no funded Forum, and no ACCO delivery pathway.

Read our full response here: https://t.co/Ho4dxZl6Gk

#FPDN #MediaStatement #FirstNations

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Here's what people are saying about our Walking Together training 👇

Register now for your FREE 2-hour virtual workshop via the link in our bio or click here: https://t.co/mEjG0vwFhe

#FPDN #WalkingTogether #StrongerTogether #Training #FPDNTraining

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First Peoples Disability Network (FPDN) is reviewing its communications with support from New Era Advisory.

If you’ve engaged with FPDN content between 2022–2026, we’d love your feedback.

Take the survey here: https://t.co/DxEffsKUu2

Closes Friday 8 May 2026

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CEO Damian Griffis met with members of the Global Network of Indigenous People who were in Melbourne attending the Women Deliver summit.

Damian is Co-Chair of the Global Network of Indigenous People with Disabilities with Olga Montufar from Mexico.

#FPDN #Indigenous

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Have you interacted with First Peoples Disability Network online?

If yes, we want to hear from you.

Share your experience: https://t.co/DxEffsLsjA

Survey closes 8 May 2026

#FPDN #Survey #Feedback

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Today is International Guide Dog Day, and this year's theme is  “Not all heroes wear capes, some wear harnesses.”

This message highlights our commitment to inclusion, accessibility, and supporting people with disabilities to live with independence and dignity.

@GuideDogsAUS

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This week, FPDN is attending the Women Deliver Conference 2026 alongside 6,500 women from across the globe.

FPDN is using this platform to affirm that women with disability matter, and that their voices are equally important in shaping decisions affecting women worldwide.

#FPDN

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Have you read FPDN’s latest policy papers yet?

They outline key priorities and practical steps forward on important issues.

Access them here: https://t.co/e9Ij8udhPz

#FPDN #PolicyPapers #NewRelease #PositionStatements #Community

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Time for a seat at every table.

FPDN’s new statement calls for a First Nations Disability Forum to lead policy & funding decisions affecting our mob.

Read the vision → https://t.co/HA3sQoQplr

#FPDN @MalarndirriMLA @tanya_plibersek @Mark_Butler_MP

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Today the Government announced the biggest changes to the NDIS since it began. First Nations people with disability weren't mentioned once.

Contact us as  [email protected] for the full statement.

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First Nations people with disability face high rates of family & domestic violence.

Our latest statement maps urgent actions to break the cycle: https://t.co/mjt1nXe6nF

@tanya_plibersek @SenKatyG @Mark_Butler_MP @FNAAFV_FVPLS @OurWatchAus @1800RESPECT @NACCHOAustralia