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WWDA at ESCAP

August 18, 2022

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National Women’s Alliances Forum

August 15, 2022

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Supported decision-making and guardianship: proposals for reform

May 26, 2022

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Media Release: Women have spoken: new government urged to prioritise structural reform

May 24, 2022

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In the media: New front in Coalition war on charities

May 24, 2022

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Help WWDA beyond the 2022 Election!

May 16, 2022

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‘Left in lockdown’- People with disability call for a COVID Recovery Plan

May 6, 2022

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New NDIS Fact Sheet for women and girls with disability!

May 2, 2022

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NDIS Fact Sheet

May 2, 2022

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Group of 65 organisations and experts publish open letter calling for reform to laws that stop people with disability from voting

April 21, 2022

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WWDA Election Platform 2022

April 13, 2022

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WWDA Election Platform 2022

April 13, 2022

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Federal Budget lacks targeted measures to reduce violence against women with disability

March 30, 2022

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Key disability advocacy groups join with ACOSS to urge the Government to act on the DSP Senate Inquiry Report

February 24, 2022

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Disability Sector Slams National Cabinet’s Omicron Response

January 25, 2022

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Disability Sector Joint Statement on the Government Response to Omicron

January 25, 2022

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