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When technology turns against us: Social media, AI, and the fight for equality

November 18, 2025

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Designing for safety: Building digital spaces that heal, not harm 

November 18, 2025

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When digital systems become tools of control 

November 18, 2025

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“We’re here and we’re not going anywhere.” 

November 18, 2025

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The harm behind the hashtag: Why mocking disability is violence, not comedy 

November 18, 2025

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“I’m used to fighting for myself”: Elle’s stand against online hate

November 18, 2025

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Neve Website Finalist for Australian Access Awards 2025

October 20, 2025

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Women With Disabilities Australia urges candidates for the 2025 Federal Election to commit to critical reforms

May 1, 2025

Women With Disabilities Australia urges candidates for the 2025 Federal Election to commit to critical reforms
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National Women’s Alliances calls on candidates to commit to meaningful reform – Election Platform

April 15, 2025

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Women’s Budget 2025: National Women’s Alliances respond to 2025-26 Federal Budget

April 15, 2025

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Australia’s Peak Bodies for Women with Disabilities Endorse Federal Election Platform and Budget Response

April 3, 2025

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WWDA responds to the Opposition’s 2025-26 Budget Reply Speech

April 3, 2025

WWDA responds to the Opposition's 2025-26 Budget Reply Speech
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WWDA responds to the 2025-26 Federal Budget 

March 26, 2025

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Redress for reproductive violence against women with disabilities

December 17, 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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Recording Now Available: Strengthening Responses to Gender-Based Violence

October 1, 2024

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Disability Representative Organisations Unite Against Lateral Violence

September 16, 2024

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Joint Statement: On the rights of people with disability in Gaza

August 16, 2024

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Joint statement: Government’s response to the Disability Royal Commission

August 6, 2024

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