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Human Rights

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

Government Laws, Policy and Advocacy

Human Rights

Sexuality and Health

Violence and Safety

Redress for reproductive violence against women with disabilities

December 17, 2024

Human Rights

Leadership and Participation

International Day of People with Disabilities

December 3, 2024

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Government Laws, Policy and Advocacy

Human Rights

Leadership and Participation

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

November 28, 2024

Employment and Education

Government Laws, Policy and Advocacy

Human Rights

Leadership and Participation

Sexuality and Health

Violence and Safety

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

November 25, 2024

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Government Laws, Policy and Advocacy

Human Rights

Violence and Safety

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

November 15, 2024

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Leadership and Participation

WWDA Board Elections

October 22, 2024

Leadership and Participation

The Leadership and Mentoring Toolkit is now available!

October 16, 2024

Government Laws, Policy and Advocacy

Human Rights

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

October 2, 2024

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Leadership and Participation

Violence and Safety

Recording Now Available: Strengthening Responses to Gender-Based Violence

October 1, 2024

Government Laws, Policy and Advocacy

Human Rights

Sexuality and Health

Disability and Menstruation: WWDA Calls for NDIS Action

September 30, 2024

Leadership and Participation

WWDA CEO Announcement

September 25, 2024

Photo of Sophie Cusworth, WWDA CEO, Sophie has long darl brown hair, fair skin and is wearing a brown top and black blazer. She is sitting smiling in a park.

Leadership and Participation

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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Government Laws, Policy and Advocacy

Human Rights

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

September 17, 2024

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Leadership and Participation

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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Government Laws, Policy and Advocacy

Human Rights

Shaping Foundational Supports: Your Voice Matters

September 11, 2024

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Government Laws, Policy and Advocacy

Sexuality and Health

New Report: Sexuality Supports for People with Disabilities

September 10, 2024

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