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Human Rights
Sexuality and Health
WWDA and Jean Hailes release Easy Read women’s health fact sheets

December 28, 2024

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Government Laws, Policy and Advocacy
WWDA advocates for inclusive Foundational Supports for women and gender-diverse people with disabilities

December 20, 2024

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Thank you for an incredible year: A message from our CEO, Sophie Cusworth

December 17, 2024

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Leadership and Participation
Celebrating WWDA members at the National Awards for Disability Leadership!

December 17, 2024

Photos of all six winners and finalists. The photos are of Kaygen Lane, Ebe Ganon, jenny Smith, Saphia Grant, Zoe Simmons, Jodee Mundy OAM
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Redress for reproductive violence against women with disabilities

December 17, 2024

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International Day of People with Disabilities

December 3, 2024

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WWDA’s global impact: Clare Gibellini’s recent advocacy

November 28, 2024

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We support the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence

November 25, 2024

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Asia Pacific Women with Disabilities Forum on Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR)

November 15, 2024

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WWDA Board Elections

October 22, 2024

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The Leadership and Mentoring Toolkit is now available!

October 16, 2024

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Fact sheet: What you need to know about the new NDIS rules

October 2, 2024

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Recording Now Available: Strengthening Responses to Gender-Based Violence

October 1, 2024

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Disability and Menstruation: WWDA Calls for NDIS Action

September 30, 2024

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WWDA CEO Announcement

September 25, 2024

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WWDA Welcomes New Youth Advisory Group Members!

September 23, 2024

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Government Laws, Policy and Advocacy
WWDA calls for co-designed definition of NDIS Supports

September 18, 2024

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Important changes to NDIS laws: What you need to know and how we’re advocating for you

September 17, 2024

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Member Skills and Interests

September 16, 2024

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Violence and Safety
Disability Representative Organisations Unite Against Lateral Violence

September 16, 2024

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