Welcome to the September update on all things WWDA. This update is sent directly to our members as our part of our monthly newsletter – become a member or join our mailing list today.
This month, we’re sharing opportunities for members to get involved, contribute their voices and connect with the work happening across disability rights and women’s health. Together, we can continue advocating for supports that are accessible, inclusive, and shaped by the experiences of people with disability.
To find more opportunities to get involved and have your say, stay up to date with WWDA’s Have Your Say page.
The DRC Still Matters campaign launches
It’s been three years since the Disability Royal Commission’s final report – and it still matters. Its recommendations must not be allowed to fade from view.
WWDA is proud to partner with other DROs for the launch of the ‘DRC Still Matters’ campaign. It is led by Disability Advocacy and Representative Organisations, tracking the progress made by federal and state governments on the 222 recommendations of the Disability Royal Commission (DRC).
Independent, disability-led monitoring and accountability are essential. QIDAN is tracking key areas of recommendation – looking at what governments have said, what action has been taken, and where progress stands.
Our community deserves to know what is happening with the recommendations that came from our stories.
WWDA celebrates Women’s Health Week
On 7 September, WWDA began its Women’s Health Week 2026 campaign, supporting Jean Hailes for Women’s Health.
This year’s theme, “Do It Anyway”, challenges the messages women receive about what we can and cannot do. For women and gender-diverse people with disability, these messages are often reinforced by inaccessible systems, discrimination and assumptions about our bodies, health and support needs.
“Do it anyway” shouldn’t mean pushing through pain, accepting poor support systems or overcoming barriers without support. It means having the freedom, access and support to make our own choices – on our own terms.
Latest News
- More women are receiving treatment for endometriosis
- My Mum was what the NDIS calls an ‘informal support’. Then she died.
Community Updates and Opportunities
- The Government has opened consultations on a number of consultations relating to the NDIS Planning and disability-based reforms, including Framework Planning, Disability Safeguards and Disability Support for Older Australians. Click here to explore more.
- WRNA have opened Expressions of Interest for their first Regional, Rural and Remote Youth Disability Summit – a digital program for Queensland’s young voices with disability. EOIs close 5 October 2026. Click here to find out more.
- The Senate Select Committee on Women’s Health has launched an inquiry into women’s health and care experiences, opening submissions to individuals and organisations about key women’s health issues. Submissions close 9 October 2026. Click here to find out more.
- CYDA has opened a new survey on education and school experiences for students with disability. Survey closes 15 October 2026. If you are a student with disability, click here to have your say. If you are a parent or caregiver, click here.
- PWDA is inviting LGBTQIA+ people with disability to share their stories as part of their Community Attitudes project. The Creative Storytelling Competition closes 25 October 2026. Click here to learn more.
- The Australian Human Rights Commission has opened applications for the Supporting Participation Program 2026-27, which funds people with disability to take part in key international disability and human rights forums. Applications close 1 November 2026. Click here to find out more.
- The National Centre of Excellence in Intellectual Disability Health (NCEIDH) are looking for people with an intellectual disability to share their experiences of getting health care. Click here to find out more.
