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Fact sheet: What you need to know about the new NDIS rules

October 2, 2024

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Recording Now Available: Strengthening Responses to Gender-Based Violence

October 1, 2024

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Disability and Menstruation: WWDA Calls for NDIS Action

September 30, 2024

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WWDA CEO Announcement

September 25, 2024

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Leadership and Participation
WWDA Welcomes New Youth Advisory Group Members!

September 23, 2024

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Government Laws, Policy and Advocacy
WWDA calls for co-designed definition of NDIS Supports

September 18, 2024

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Important changes to NDIS laws: What you need to know and how we’re advocating for you

September 17, 2024

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Member Skills and Interests

September 16, 2024

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Violence and Safety
Disability Representative Organisations Unite Against Lateral Violence

September 16, 2024

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Shaping Foundational Supports: Your Voice Matters 

September 11, 2024

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New Report: Sexuality Supports for People with Disabilities

September 10, 2024

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WWDA expresses concern about the changes to the NDIS

August 23, 2024

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WWDA Member Survey 2024

August 22, 2024

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

August 16, 2024

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Statement: Government Consultation on NDIS Supports

August 16, 2024

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Women With Disabilities Australia (WWDA) announces the departure of Chief Executive Officer, Carolyn Frohmader. 

August 9, 2024

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Government Laws, Policy and Advocacy
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New Draft Lists for NDIS Funding

August 7, 2024

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

August 6, 2024

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Have your say: NDIS funding for period products

August 6, 2024

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Violence and Safety
Government response to violence against people with disability deeply disappointing

August 1, 2024

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