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

Joined August 2013
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FPDN CEO Damian Griffis recently spoke at the COSP19 side event in New York. As co-chair of the Global Network of Indigenous Persons with Disabilities, he proudly announced its relaunch at the event. Watch the full event here: webtv.un.org/en/asset/k1o/k1… #FPDN #ClimateChange
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FPDN Chairperson Aunty Kay Sadler spoke at the COSP19 side event, highlighting the vital role Indigenous persons with disabilities play in combating climate change and preserving biodiversity. Watch the full event here: webtv.un.org/en/asset/k1o/k1… #FPDN #ClimateChange #Disability
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FPDN CEO Damian Griffis and Chairperson Aunty Kay Sadler attended the relaunch of the Global Network of Indigenous People with Disability in New York. This side event marked a historic milestone in a global movement and FPDN is proud to be a part of it. #FPDN #UnitedNations
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An Elder is a person recognised by their community as a custodian of cultural knowledge, lore, and tradition. Elders hold responsibility to share knowledge and beliefs, with permission, and play a vital role in caring for culture, community, and Country. #FirstPeoples #Country
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Victoria’s Public Advocate Dan Stubbs and First Peoples Disability Network CEO Damian Griffis explore the complex realities facing First Peoples with disability. #FPDN #Inclusion #MobWithDisability #Disability #FirstPeoples
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We have an event at the upcoming United Nations Conference of State Parties on the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. When: Monday, 10 June at 10:00AM EDT Stream online here: webtv.un.org/en/asset/k1o/k1… #FPDN #UnitedNations #Indigenous #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: fpdn.org.au/wp-content/uploa…
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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 fpdn.org.au/our-work/trainin… to secure your place before sessions fill up or email us at training@fpdn.org.au. #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: createsend.com/t/y-327CDDC11… #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: tinyurl.com/Wtogether #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: forms.cloud.microsoft/pages/… 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: forms.cloud.microsoft/pages/… Survey closes 8 May 2026 #FPDN #Survey #Feedback
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