Help amplify WWDA’s voice this election!
In this document, you will find ways to support our calls to action this coming election.
Whether you share our messages on social media or emailing your local representative, together we can push for critical reforms that ensure the rights, safety, and wellbeing of women and girls with disabilities are a priority this election.
1) Send an email to your local candidate!
You can find your local representative here.
You can open the below letter template in your email with this mail to link.
Dear [Candidate’s Name],
As the federal election approaches, I write to you as a voter in your electorate, and as a person with disability, who is concerned about the future of our community. I care deeply about disability rights, safety and justice, and I urge you to support meaningful and necessary change.
I am a member of Women With Disabilities Australia (WWDA), who advocate for the rights, safety and overall wellbeing of women, girls and gender-diverse people with disabilities. They recently shared three key election asks that would greatly benefit our community and I wanted to share these with you as my local representative. They are:
- funding for a disability-led gender-based violence working group, to guide the implementation of the National Plan to End Violence Against Women and Children,
- the reform of current legal definitions of ‘domestic and family violence’, to be disability-inclusive, in line with Disability Royal Commission recommendations,
- a commitment to establishing gender-responsive foundational supports for people with chronic health conditions, so they can access the support they need.
For more information, here is the link to WWDA’s Election Platform: https://www.wwda.org.au/2025-Federal-Election-Platform/
The disability community face many barriers to healthcare, safety and support – being recognised and supported by our elected representatives is just the first step to fairness and equality. I support WWDA’s call for action, because they reflect the lived experiences of so many in our community.
I ask for your support of these asks; to enter this new term with the intention to create reforms that will improve the lives of women, girls and gender-diverse people with disabilities.
I look forward to your commitment to ensuring better outcomes and wellbeing for all Australians. Thank you for your time.
Sincerely,
[Your Name]
[Suburb / Electorate]