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Government Laws, Policy and Advocacy
Violence and Safety
WWDA Feature: Senate Inquiry into Disability Abuse

December 10, 2015

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Violence and Safety
WWDA Speaks to Radio Atticus about Calls for Royal Commission into Disability Abuse

December 9, 2015

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Government Laws, Policy and Advocacy
Violence and Safety
MEDIA RELEASE: Australian Cross Disability Alliance Applauds Senate’s call for Royal Commission into Violence Against People with Disability

November 26, 2015

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WWDA News 25th November 2015

November 25, 2015

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MEDIA RELEASE: White Flower Memorial: Remembering People with Disability Who Have Died as a Result of Violence, Abuse or Neglect

November 24, 2015

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New Mental Health App for Teen Girls: Wake Up Rosie!

November 13, 2015

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WWDA News November 11th 2015

November 11, 2015

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The Guardian: UN Examines Australia’s Forced Sterilisation of Women with Disabilities

November 11, 2015

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UNITED NATIONS: Serious Concerns About Human Rights Violations Against Australians with Disability

November 10, 2015

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WWDA News 4th November 2015

November 4, 2015

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Finalists for 2015 National Disability Awards Announced

October 28, 2015

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WWDA News October 21st 2015

October 21, 2015

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WWDA Webinar – Understanding Violence Against Women with Disabilities

October 8, 2015

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WWDA News October 7th 2015

October 7, 2015

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Government Laws, Policy and Advocacy
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WWDA URGES GOVERNMENT TO INCLUDE WOMEN WITH DISABILITY IN DV FUNDING PACKAGE

October 1, 2015

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WWDA WELCOMES FOUR NEW MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE MEMBERS

September 29, 2015

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WWDA News: Executive Officer Finalist in 100 Women of Influence Awards

September 24, 2015

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WWDA Executive Director Finalist in 100 Women of Influence Awards

September 24, 2015

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WWDA News 2 September 2015

September 2, 2015

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WWDA ATTENDING UNFPA INTERNATIONAL EXPERT GROUP MEETING, URUGUAY

September 2, 2015

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