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25.01.2022 FPDN CEO and Worimi man Damian Griffis, will be presenting tomorrow at the ANTaR National Forum 2020, about the process and progress of the Disability Royal Commission which recently released it's interim report. #FPDN #FirstNations #DisabilityAwareness #DisabilityRoyalCommission Looking forward to seeing you all at the National Forum tomorrow. Free to register at: bit.ly/2KwmERt

24.01.2022 Disability Royal Commission ‘Respectful Listening’ Animation. #FPDN #disability #indigenous #community #respectfullistening #disabilityrc Respectful listening is an animated journey of the artwork developed by FPDN's National Training and Resource Development Manager Paul Calcott for the Disability Royal Commission which explains what the Royal Commission is about. Respectful Listening is created for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities to engage with the work of... the Disability Royal Commission using traditional art symbols and storytelling. Please click the link here for more information: https://fpdn.org.au/disability-royal-commmission/

24.01.2022 MEDIA RELEASE: First Nations people with disability raise injustice, discrimination at Disability Royal Commission #FPDN #DisabilityRC #FirstNationsChildren #FirstNationsDisability Please Click on the link below to read the full media release: https://fpdn.org.au/first-nations-people-with-disability-r/

23.01.2022 Do you have a disability? Have things changed for you because of coronavirus (COVID-19)? Do you need support in a language other than English? Help is available. #DisabilityHelp Call the Disability Information Helpline on 1800 643 787 and ask for an interpreter, or call Translating and Interpreting Services on 131 450 and ask for the Disability Information Helpline on 1800 643 787. Information about the Disability Information Helpline is also available in 63 languages. Visit www.dss.gov.au/disablityhelp for more details.

22.01.2022 This week, a number of First Nations people with disability will give evidence about the different racist and ableist systems that harm our children. - Damian Griffis CEO, First Peoples Disability Network Australia tells NITV radio's Bertrand Tungandame #FPDN #DisabilityRC #FirstNationsChildren #FirstNationsDisability Please click on the link below to listen to the NITV radio podcast https://www.sbs.com.au//first-nations-people-with-a-disabi

22.01.2022 FPDN CEO Damian Griffis, presented a submission today to the Joint Standing Committee on the National Disability Insurance Scheme inquiry into the NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission on specific issues relating to our community, whilst raising some overarching concerns about the structure and mandate of the Commission. #FPDN #NDIS #Indigenous #disability #community #disabilityrights For more information please click the link here: https://fpdn.org.au/fpdns-submission-to-the-joint-standing/

22.01.2022 A Message For Our Friends Of FPDN - Thank You For All Your Generosity. #FPDN #Indigenous #disability #culture #community

21.01.2022 National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children's Day. #NATSIChildrensDay2020 #EldersOfTomorrow #StrongInCulture Children's Day 2020 theme: 'We are the Elders of tomorrow, hear our voice' honours our Elders custodians of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander traditional knowledge, passed down to our children through stories and cultural practice. Hearing children’s voices today plays a crucial role in them becoming influential Elders and leaders of the future.

20.01.2022 The Experiences of First Nations people with disability and their families in contact with child protection systems. #FPDN #DisabilityRC #FirstNationsChildren #FirstNationsDisability Please click the link here for support and more information: https://msha.ke/fpdn_australia/

20.01.2022 Damian Griffis from the First People's Disability Network said the stakes associated with COVID-19 were particularly high for people with disabilities who were also Indigenous. #FPDN #Indigenous #disability #community #bethechange #coronacare #disabilityrc "The Aboriginal COVID health plan, which was done in partnership between national Aboriginal community health organisations and the Department of Health despite being some 40 pages long made no mention of disability," he said. Image Description: A group of people in wheelchairs and others standing behind. Glass window in the background.]

18.01.2022 In this week's video Emma acknowledges the concern we all have for our friends in Melbourne impacted by the hard lockdown. BCA will host a special Victorian Hap...py Hour on Thursday 9th July and we are encouraging anyone affected by the lockdown to attend - you don't need to be a BCA member to come along to Happy Hours. We also have a special AD Happy Hour next Tuesday 14th July, and encourage everyone to attend and provide feedback directly to representatives from SBS Australia and ABC Australia. There's also a great opportunity for an internship with Vision Australia, as an IT customer support officer and Emma reminds us that she will be on leave for the next couple of weeks. See more

18.01.2022 Disability Royal Commission Hearing: Experiences of people with disability during the ongoing COVID-19 Pandemic. #FPDN #Indigenous #disability #community #bethechange #coronacare #disabilityrc Please click the link for more information and resources: https://msha.ke/fpdn_australia

16.01.2022 GDPSA MEDIA RELEASE Indigenous Leaders Call for Input to Renew Indigenous Suicide Prevention Strategy. Click on the link below to read the full media release https://www.gayaadhuwi.org.au//2020-09-09-indigenous-lead/... #WorldSuicidePreventationDay #suicideprevention #SuicideAwareness

15.01.2022 FPDN CEO Damian Griffis, Speaks with Fran Kelly on RN Breakfast about Disability not being included in the 16 new Closing the Gap targets. #FPDN #Indigenous #disability #community #bettertogether #culture #disabilityrc #closingthegap Please click the link here for more information and to listen to the full interview: https://fpdn.org.au/disability-not-included-in-the-16-new-/

15.01.2022 A joint operation between three organisations is helping to deliver food relief packages to communities across the central west. #FPDN #indigenous #disability #community Regional Enterprise Development Institute (REDI.E), together with the First Peoples Disability Network Australia (FPDN) and the Al-Ihsan Foundation are delivering the packages to 11 communities, including at Coonabarabran, Cobar, Broken Hill and Ivanhoe. Please click the link here for more information: https:...//www.westernmagazine.com.au//joint-operation-prov/ [Image Description: REDI.E distributing to the Wiradjuri Cultural Centre in Condobolin.]

14.01.2022 FPDN office will be closed from today Tuesday 15 September and returning Monday 21 September, due to Sorry Business. Please email [email protected] for any urgent matters in the meantime. Kind Regards FPDN team.

14.01.2022 The Black Lives Matter protests have highlighted concerns about white-dominated systems and structures and the oppression of Indigenous people. Most notable is the high rate of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander deaths in custody. #Indigenous #CloseTheGap #blacklivesmatter #bethechange [Image Description: A kid holding his hands to his face. Red dirt and tree shrubs in the background.]

14.01.2022 Blind Citizens Australia (BCA) invites Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who are blind or vision impaired to join us for an online forum to learn more about opportunities in sport and education. WHEN Wednesday 30th September 2020 11:00am to 2:00pm (East Coast Time).... WHERE You can join the meeting on your computer, iPad, smartphone, or landline. To find out more information, click on the link below https://fpdn.org.au/portfol/aboriginal-blind-persons-forum/ #FPDN #blindcitizensaustralia #indigenous

11.01.2022 Disability royal commission data shows Indigenous and culturally diverse groups under-represented in submissions. #FPDN #Indigenous #culture #disability #community #bettertogether Deputy chief executive of the First Peoples Disability Network Australia, June Riemer, said history could be preventing Indigenous people living with disability from making submissions. [Image Description: A man wearing blue medical scrubs smiles at the camera. White wall with pictures hanging in the background.]

10.01.2022 FPDN CEO Damian Griffis’s, Opening statement to the Senate Inquiry into the Australian Government Response to the Covid-19 Pandemic. #FPDN #Indigenous #culture #disability #community #bettertogether #coronacare Please click the link here for more information: https://fpdn.org.au/opening-statement-to-the-senate-inquir/

09.01.2022 FPDN’s CEO Damian Griffis, joined Daniel from The Mission - Triple R 102.7FM to discuss the Disability Royal Commission for the experiences of First Nations people with disability & their families in contact with child protection systems. #FPDN #DisabilityRC #FirstNationsChildren #FirstNationsDisability Please click the link here to listen to the full interview: https://www.rrr.org.au//broadcast-ep/14015/2326000/3294000

08.01.2022 FPDN CEO Damian Griffis, yarns with 3KND Kool N Deadly specialist Journalist Natasha Ferre about the amazing work that FPDN are doing with the mob and about The Disability Royal Commission that seeks information to prevent violence, abuse, neglect and exploitation of First Nations people with disability #FPDN #Indigenous #disability #community #bettertogether #culture #disabilityrc Please click the link here for more information and to listen to the full podcast: https://www.3knd.org.au//how-are-first-peoples-disability- [Image Description: FPDN CEO Damian Griffis, standing at a lectern presenting. Brown and white wall in the background.]

08.01.2022 The First Peoples Disability Network has told the Disability Royal Commission that COVID-19 exacerbated already existing issues of food insecurity, poverty and lack of access to services. #FPDN #Indigenous #disability #community #bethechange #coronacare #disabilityrc FPDN CEO Damian Griffis said COVID-19 escalated these issues but they existed long before the coronavirus crisis. During the pandemic, FPDN distributed 1600 food packages to people in NSW and the ACT.... Mr Griffis said such a service is needed all the time, not just in times of crisis. [Image Description: Painting with colours of red, yellow and black.]

05.01.2022 First Peoples Disability Network Australia (FPDN) Invite you to join us for our ‘Taking Care Of Disability Business’ Free Webinar Series for National Disability Advocacy Providers, Service Providers and The Disability Community. #FPDN #Indigenous #disability #community #bettertogether #coronacare #mentalhealth Webinar Series 15: Wednesday 19 August, 1:00pm - 2:00pm.... Positive Partnerships Supporting young First Nations people on the Autism Spectrum Please click the link here for more information and to Register Now: https://fpdn.org.au/webinars/

04.01.2022 FPDN Deputy CEO June Riemer joins 3CR radio to discuss the Disability Royal Commission from a First Nations perspective. #FPDN #DisabilityRC #FirstNationsChildren #firstnationsdisability Please click on the link below to listen to the interview https://fpdn.org.au/june-riemer-joins-3cr-radio-to-discuss/

03.01.2022 FPDN CEO Damian Griffis and Deputy CEO June Riemer give evidence today at the Disability Royal Commission hearing. #FPDN #Indigenous #disability #community #bethechange #disabilityrc Please click the link here for more information and to watch the live stream from 11:00am: https://disability.royalcommission.gov.au

01.01.2022 The Royal Commission will hold a public hearing in Sydney beginning Tuesday 22 September 2020 at 10am. The hearing will be closed to the public, but will be live streamed on the Royal Commission website. The Royal Commission’s sixth public hearing will examine the use of psychotropic medication to address behaviours of concern exhibited by people with disability. Click on the link below to livestream from 10am tomorrow and to find out more.... https://disability.royalcommission.gov.au/ #FPDN #Disability #indigenous #DisabilityRoyalCommission #DRC