07/03/2026
International Women's Day 2026 | Balance the Scales
On International Women's Day, we acknowledge that women with disability who overwhelmingly face additional barriers across all facets of life, barriers shaped by the intersectionality of gender and disability-based discrimination.
At DSR, we remain committed to equality of access to sport and active recreation. Whether you, as a woman, choose to work, volunteer, compete or play in this space. We know the vital role sport and active recreation plays in building safe, supportive communities and enhancing wellbeing at every level.
As Shelley Matheson — Inclusion Advisor, Australian Paralympian & Mum, reminds us:
"For me, Balance the Scales this International Women's Day means backing disabled women in sport with the same belief, funding, media coverage, pathways and job opportunities afforded to others.
Balancing the scales means more than participation — it means disabled women are wearing the jersey, coaching, managing programs, shaping policy, sitting at selection tables and leading high-performance systems. It means being recognised, consulted and employed as the experts in our field."
In honour of every woman with disability who is rising up, inspiring action, blazing trails and creating positive change — we see you and we celebrate you.
👇 Tag an inspiring woman below and let her know just how awesome she is!
UN Women Australia
