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Media Release: Women have spoken: new government urged to prioritise structural reform

May 24, 2022

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Conference of States Parties to the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (COSP15) 

May 24, 2022

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MEDIA RELEASE: Four Corners Guardianship Expose Reveals the Stark Reality of Many Women With Disabilities

March 15, 2022

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WWDA NGO CSW Presentation on Our Site Recording Now Available!

March 15, 2022

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WWDA presentation on co-design at the Global Disability

February 11, 2022

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Join our WWDA LEAD LGBTIQA+ and Disability, Peer Networking- December 15

November 18, 2021

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Donate to WWDA this week and double your impact!

November 18, 2021

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WWDA submission to the NDIS on Life at Home

October 8, 2021

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August 2021 Newsletter from WWDA

August 24, 2021

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Upcoming WWDA Youth Event – Disability Royal Commission

July 30, 2021

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DRC: WWDA’s Response to Restrictive Practices Issues Paper

July 29, 2021

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July 2021 Newsletter from WWDA

July 24, 2021

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MEDIA STATEMENT: WWDA funded to give a voice to women and girls with disability

July 7, 2021

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DRC: WWDA’s Response to Rights and Attitudes Issues Paper

June 29, 2021

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June 2021 Newsletter from WWDA

June 24, 2021

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Disability Royal Commission Public Hearings

June 15, 2021

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May 2021 Newsletter from WWDA

May 20, 2021

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Inquiry into the purpose, intent and adequacy of the Disability Support Pension

May 20, 2021

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Disability Royal Commission Issues Papers Announced

May 19, 2021

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WWDA’s response to the NDIS Autism Consultation Paper

May 18, 2021

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