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

August 6, 2024

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

August 6, 2024

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Government response to violence against people with disability deeply disappointing

August 1, 2024

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Disability Royal Commission: WWDA’s Response to Final Report and Recommendations

February 26, 2024

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Disability Royal Commission: WWDA’s Submission on Sexual and Reproductive Rights

April 19, 2023

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Public hearing 23 running 16-20th May

May 17, 2022

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WWDA joins Triple J Hack to discuss Royal Commission Hearing on Women and Girls With Disability

March 29, 2022

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Disability Royal Commission public hearing 17 (part 2) starts on Monday 28th March.

March 26, 2022

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Change starts with your story

March 3, 2022

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Videos and transcripts for Public Hearing 20 now available!

January 17, 2022

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Hobart DRC public hearing postponed!

September 13, 2021

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Your Say Is Important!

September 7, 2021

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Join our youth focus group for the DRC!

August 31, 2021

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DRC: WWDA’s Response to Restrictive Practices Issues Paper

July 29, 2021

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Disability Royal Commission: WWDA’s Response to Restrictive Practices Issues Paper

July 29, 2021

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

June 29, 2021

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Disability Royal Commission: WWDA’s Response to Rights and Attitudes Issues Paper

June 29, 2021

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Disability Royal Commission Public Hearings

June 15, 2021

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Disability Royal Commission: WWDA’s Response to Promoting Inclusion Issues Paper

April 6, 2021

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Letter to Senator Cash calling for urgent extension to Disability Royal Commission

March 8, 2021

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