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On Tuesday 13 April at 12pm, the WWDA team held a live information session about the Royal Commission into Violence, Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation of People With Disability and how women, girls, feminine identifying and non-binary people with disability can get involved. If you missed the session, you can watch the recording below:
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In March 2021, WWDA’s Project Officer, Vanamali Hermans spoke out against NDIS Independent Assessments on C3R morning breakfast radio. You can listen to the interview at: https://www.3cr.org.au/thursday-breakfast/episode-202103110700/adam-thompsons-born-birrarangga-film-festival-united-workers Transcript: Priya Kunjan 0:00Now we’re going to go to an interview with Mali Hermans, who’s a Wiradjuri organizer, writer and community worker, as well as Project Officer at…
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My early childhood is filled to the brim with bright, fun memories, and many examples of leadership from the strong women who led our family. My seemingly endless days outside, enjoying idyllic childhood activities like fishing for tadpoles in the creek, climbing trees, and jumping on trampolines. I spent countless hours in my Aunties’ homes,…
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If this post blog post brings up issues for you, please contact Lifeline on 13 11 14 or Beyond Blue on 1300 224 636. I used to love Fridays: end of the work week and beginning of the weekend. A whole 48 hours with my lover and kids and nothing but sun kissed days, salty…
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Our March Newsletter was sent out to our members and subscribers. If you would like to receive these emails you can become member or subscribe. March’s newsletter included information on: WWDA Update New WWDA Staff Member – Elly Desmarchelier #March4Justice Disability Royal Commission #OurDisabilityRoyalCommission: A webinar for women with disability on how to get involved. New Disability Royal Commission…
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Download: Easy English DRC Fact Sheet [DOC] DRC Fact Sheet [DOC] What is the Disability Royal Commission? A Royal Commission is a public inquiry that allows the Australian Government to look into a particular issue. In the Australian system of government, royal commissions are the highest form of inquiry on matters of public importance. The…
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In response to the launch of the Australian Government’s Stop It At the Start campaign website in early 2021, WWDA sent a letter to the Minister for Families and Social Services, Senator the Hon Anne Ruston, raising concerns about the omission of women with disabilities. In particular, we are concerned about the omission of adequate, current and…