FPDN Australia

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

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

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

We've added new dates in June for our Walking Together training sessions! Visit our website here fpdn.org.au/our-work/train… to secure your place before sessions fill up or email us at training@fpdn.org.au. #FPDN #WalkingTogether #StrongerTogether #Training #FPDNTraining

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-327CDDC11A… #FPDN #MediaStatement #FirstNations

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

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/response… Closes Friday 8 May 2026

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

Have you interacted with First Peoples Disability Network online? If yes, we want to hear from you. Share your experience: forms.cloud.microsoft/pages/response… Survey closes 8 May 2026 #FPDN #Survey #Feedback

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

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

Have you read FPDN’s latest policy papers yet? They outline key priorities and practical steps forward on important issues. Access them here: fpdn.org.au/our-work/polic… #FPDN #PolicyPapers #NewRelease #PositionStatements #Community

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 → fpdn.org.au/wp-content/upl… #FPDN @MalarndirriMLA @tanya_plibersek @Mark_Butler_MP

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  enquiries@fpdn.org.au for the full statement.

First Nations people with disability face high rates of family & domestic violence. Our latest statement maps urgent actions to break the cycle: fpdn.org.au/wp-content/upl… @tanya_plibersek @SenKatyG @Mark_Butler_MP @FNAAFV_FVPLS @OurWatchAus @1800RESPECT @NACCHOAustralia

Safe, accessible, culturally-appropriate homes are a human right. FPDN’s Housing Position Statement outlines urgent steps to end the housing crisis for First Nations people with disability. Dive in → fpdn.org.au/wp-content/upl… @Mark_Butler_MP @ClareONeilMP

We recently launched our new Justice Position Statement, exposing the ‘double disadvantage’ faced by First Nations peoples with disability.. Explore: shorturl.at/Acozk @AusHumanRights @Change_Record @NATSILS_ @Mark_Butler_MP @MRowlandMP @MalarndirriMLA

First Nations people with disability continue to face significant inequities. Our latest policy papers highlight what needs to change. Check them out here: fpdn.org.au/our-work/polic… #FPDN #PolicyPapers #NewRelease #FirstPeoples #Community

Have you registered for our FREE 2-hour virtual workshop yet? We invite all ACCHOs across Australia to join us for a yarn about what’s working well, where the challenges are, and how we can be stronger together. Register now by visiting tinyurl.com/Wtogether

We’re excited to share the release of FPDN’s latest policy papers. These documents outline key priorities and position statements on issues that matter to our community. Read the full papers here: fpdn.org.au/our-work/polic… #FPDN #PolicyPapers #NewRelease #PositionStatements