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In March 2020, Women With Disabilities Australia (WWDA) contacted the acting Attorney-General, Senator the Hon Michaelia Cash to call for an urgent extension to the Royal Commission into Violence, Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation of People with Disability (the Disability Royal Commission) The letter was sent after the Chair of the Disability Royal Commission, the Hon…
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In March 2021, Women With Disabilities Australia (WWDA) contacted the acting Attorney-General, Senator the Hon Michaelia Cash to call for an urgent extension to the Royal Commission into Violence, Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation of People with Disability (the Disability Royal Commission) The letter was sent after the Chair of the Disability Royal Commission, the Hon…
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This post could be distressing for some people if you require support please call Lifeline on 13 11 14 or 1800RESPECT on 1800 737 732. To me my journey as a leader began before my injury. Prior to obtaining an Acquired Brain Injury due to a brutal attack from my ex-boyfriend when I was 16,…
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People with disability and our representative and advocacy organisationsremain extremely concerned by existing law, policy and practiceframeworks that maintain the segregation of people with disability fromcommunity life. The everyday reality for many people with disability is one of inequality and discrimination that separates us from community life by preventing us from undertaking everyday activities, such…
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With the release of a new paper, 42 disability rights and advocacy organisation are calling upon the Royal Commission into Violence, Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation of People with Disability to fully investigate the negative impacts of segregation on disabled people. “What we have now is a system where children and young people with disability are…
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Yesterday we sent out a WWDA Newsletter to our members and subscribers with updates from the team and the industry. If you would like to receive these emails you can become member or subscribe. Today’s Newsletter includes information on: WWDA News New LEAD blog series International Day for People with Disability (IDPwD) Follow and subscribe to WWDA Youth…
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By Mali Hermans
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In 2020 the Disability Royal Commission released an issues paper on Emergency Planning. The issues paper asked 11 questions about the specific difficulties people with disabilities may have experienced during the COVID-19 pandemic, the Black Summer bushfires, or any other emergencies. You can read and download the issues paper on the Royal Commission website. WWDA has…
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In 2020 the Disability Royal Commission released an issues paper on Emergency Planning. The issues paper asked 11 questions about the specific difficulties people with disabilities may have experienced during the COVID-19 pandemic, the Black Summer bushfires, or any other emergencies. You can read and download the issues paper on the Royal Commission website. WWDA has…