A group of National Disability Representative Organisations (DROs) believe the changes announced in Federal Parliament to amend the National Disability Insurance Scheme Act 2013, can only work if people with disability and our families, supporters, communities and organisations are front and centre in their design, with the appropriate foundations in place. The NDIS delivers lifesaving and life changing supports for over 600,000 people with disability across Australia. However, 88% of people with disabili ..read more

We’re looking for young people with disabilities who identify as women, girls, feminine identifying or non-binary, aged 15-30, to join our Youth Advisory Group. Help us shape the future for young people with disabilities!  What you’ll do:  We especially welcome applications from:  Am I Eligible? Yes, if you:  We also encourage applications from people who are: … The post Join the WWDA Youth Advisory Group!  appeared first on Women With Disabilities Australia ..read more

On Wednesday, 20 March 2024, the Our Site team did a visual presentation at the 68th Session of the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW68). Watch the replay now available on Youtube. Contact us: Email: oursite@wwda.org.au Our Site website: https://www.oursite.wwda.org.au View the transcript. The post CSW68 – Accessibility first approach presentation – recording now available! appeared first on Women With Disabilities Australia ..read more

On the 10th of April 2024, WWDA’s Policy Officer, Clare Gibellini, arrived in New York to attend the 68th Session of the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW68). CSW is the UN’s largest annual gathering on gender equality and women’s empowerment. This year’s two week event is under the priority theme, “Accelerating the achievement… The post WWDA’s update on the 68th Session of the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW68) appeared first on Women With Disabilities Australia ..read more

Our Site was launched on International Women’s Day, 8th March 2020 as a virtual support centre for women, girls, feminine identifying, and non-binary people with disabilities. Through co-design, we created the change we want to see in the world.  Our Site covers five key topic areas chosen by women with disabilities:  Our Site also proudly… The post Our Site is turning Four!   appeared first on Women With Disabilities Australia ..read more

CALD and Multicultural organisations and workers are invited to join the co-design of a new online resource for women, girls and gender diverse people with disability on the topics of sex, relationship education and the awareness of and prevention of violence and abuse. As part of our co-design process, we are offering two opportunities for… The post CALD and Multicultural organisations are invited to take part in our co-design opportunity appeared first on Women With Disabilities Australia ..read more

We are excited to share that not one but two WWDA Youth Advisory members were selected as finalists for Young Australian of the Year 2024. Congratulations Amy James and Charlotte Young, find out more about these incredible members below! Amy James – Singer, songwriter and disability advocate 2024 NT YOUNG AUSTRALIAN OF THE YEAR NOMINEE Amy James is a proud Warumungu… The post WWDA Youth Advisory members were selected as finalists for Young Australian of the Year 2024! appeared first on Women With Disabilities Australia ..read more

At the recent Annual General Meeting (AGM) held on Friday, December 15, 2023, we would like to thank President Karin Swift, Treasurer Pamela Menere, and our senior staff members who provided a comprehensive overview of WWDA’s activities during the past financial year. We would also like to thank all our members who joined us and… The post 2022/23 WWDA Annual General Meeting Update appeared first on Women With Disabilities Australia ..read more

Women with Disabilities (Australia) Incorporated (the “Incorporated Association”) gives notice that the WWDA Annual General Meeting (AGM) will be held on Friday, December 15th, 2023 via videoconference. The AGM is an opportunity for our Board and staff to provide our members with an update on our work. Members are invited to attend. All WWDA Members… The post Notice of Annual General Meeting (AGM) 2023 appeared first on Women With Disabilities Australia ..read more

Join us for Peer Networking in a few weeks! Click here or the button below to register now. Date: November 29 Time: 12-1.30pm AEDT Where: Online via Zoom Zoom captions are available. If you require an Auslan interpreter or live captions, please make sure you contact Cat Standley on 0476 540 751 at least two… The post Peer Networking November 2023 appeared first on Women With Disabilities Australia ..read more