Today is The two-year (2024 – 2025) global World MS Day 'Diagnosis' theme and 'My MS Diagnosis' campaign will advocate for early and accurate diagnosis for everyone living with multiple sclerosis (MS). If you get a minute take a look at this quick video: youtube.com/watch?v=Naecv3…

FPDN CEO, Damian Griffis delivers a statement for the Civil Society Forum for UNCRPD COSP 2024. Read the full statement here: fpdn.org.au/statement-for-…

Did you know that we provide an advocacy service for any First Nations person living with disability, their family, supports and services? You can access this service by dialling 1800 006 455 or email [email protected]. Learn more: fpdn.org.au/advocacy

An Auslan message for you all about d/Deafblind awareness week and PTSD Day #deadlyhandtalk❤️ Learn more about d/Deafblind Awareness Week here: fpdn.org.au/event/deafblin… Learn more about PTSD Awareness Day here: fpdn.org.au/event/ptsd-awa…

Great stories by FPDN Australia to remind us about Aboriginal culture & disability in NAIDOC week Victorian Disability Worker Commission #DisabRights m Living My Way youtu.be/c29WRy_LIPE?si… via YouTube

This joint statement to strongly condemn recent comments made by Minister for the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) Bill Shorten regarding the exclusion of sex work and sexuality services from the NDIS. LINK: fpdn.org.au/joint-statemen…

We stand together to condemn the abuse and mass incarceration of First Nations children with disability. Read our full Joint Statement on our website here: fpdn.org.au/joint-media-st…

Today there will be an announcement from the the Federal Government who are expected to make public its initial response to that wide reaching disability RC report. Link: abc.net.au/listen/program…

The federal government has revealed its response to the landmark disability royal commission, but has not committed to a number of the most contentious recommendations, including phasing out special schools, group homes and segregated employment. Link: abc.net.au/news/2024-07-3…

1/ The government has released their response to the Disability Royal Commission. From the 172 recommendations within their responsibility, the government’s initial response has: 📌 accepted 13 📌 accepted in principle 117 📌 considering further 36 and 📌 noted 6

*Media Statement from Australia's Disability Representative Organisations regarding Government Response to Disability Royal Commission today Wednesday 31 July* Statement Link: fpdn.org.au/media-statemen…

“The Government’s failure to make any significant investment to address intersectional discrimination or the prevention of violence and abuse of people with disability is extremely disappointing” says FPDN CEO, Damian Griffis. Read The Statement here: shorturl.at/6TXrM

We express our disappointment with the Federal Government's response to the Disability Royal Commission to Law Society Journal. Read the story : lsj.com.au/articles/disab…

We had the best time at the Sydney Disability Expo 2024 and it was such a great opportunity to let people know who we are and who we represent. A HUGH THANKS to the volunteers from Australian Centre for Disability Law for assisting us at our stall. fpdn.org.au

A daily 5 minute news bulletin for English learners and people with a disability. Listen to Australian and world news, and follow trending topics with SBS News Podcasts. News Link: sbs.com.au/news/podcast-e…

MEDIA STATEMENT: Rumours of back door deals to re-institutionalise people with disability, forcing individuals, parents and carers to give up their rights to choice & control over NDIS supports. Statement Link: shorturl.at/qT54x Damian Griffis Tahlia-Rose Vanissum Debbie Kilroy #FreeHer

States and territories to back major NDIS reforms as Senate vote looms abc.net.au/news/2024-08-2… via ABC Australia

Echoing statements by the First Peoples Disability Network (FPDN) on Tuesday, Senator Thorpe said there were concerns the bill would strip the NDIS of funding and undermine the human rights of people with disabilities. Read the full story: nit.com.au/21-08-2024/132…

Are you a person with disability, or a family member or carer for someone with a disability? If you have tried to find supports outside of the NDIS, such as in your community or through other programs, we would like to speak with you.

NDIS overhaul set to pass the Senate abc.net.au/listen/program… via ABC Australia