Women with Disabilities Victoria

28/05/2026

Join us at the Online Hub on June 3 with special guest Dr Anthea Skinner. Anthea is an internationally recognised musicologist who specialises in disability music culture. This includes adapting musical instruments and supporting disabled musicians.

There will be lots to learn and discover. We will finish with a Q and A segment

New members are always welcome!

Free to attend.

Register now via the link -https://lnkd.in/gvKB6MYz

Or email Hubs@wdv.org.au / Call 03 9286 7813.

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26/05/2026

WDV proudly stands with Women With Disabilities Australia (WWDA) in raising serious concerns about the Government’s new NDIS Bill. Let us be very clear- we are asking the Government to not proceed.

The impacts of these changes will not be experienced equally. Existing inequalities relating to gender, race, geography, class, caring responsibilities, sexuality, and access to services will shape who is most affected and how.

For those already disadvantaged within the current system, these changes could make it even more difficult to get the support they need. This may shift more unpaid care onto families and carers, most of whom are women.

We support WWDA’s call for the Bill to not proceed until a comprehensive gender impact analysis has been completed and reforms have been co-designed with women and gender-diverse people with disabilities.

Read WWDA’s submission: https://buff.ly/IqFU2Q0



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25/05/2026

How can we better prevent violence against LGBTIQA+ people with disabilities?

Join us for the launch of new co-designed workforce development resources created with lived experience leadership.

At this event, you will:

Build your understanding of violence experienced by LGBTIQA+ people with disabilities

Hear directly from lived experience voices

Learn how to embed inclusive and accessible practices in your organisation

Designed for professionals across the community sector, including disability, health and violence prevention practioners.

Date: Wednesday 24th June 2026

Time: 11am-12:30pm

Register now: https://wwdv.wildapricot.org/event-6685487

Women with Disabilities Victoria acknowledges the support of the Victorian Government.

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20/05/2026

HAVE YOUR SAY: NDIS CHANGES
What questions or concerns do you have about the announced changes to the NDIS?

Please complete this short 5-minute survey to share your views: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/BNGCK2J

Your responses will directly inform WDV’s advocacy and policy work.

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20/05/2026

Tonight, at the Online Victorian Leadership hub Elizabeth Wright will be joining us. The conversation will be around how story telling can help bring power back to people.

Free to attend.

Register now via the link - https://wwdv.wildapricot.org/event-6418595

Or email Hubs@wdv.org.au / Call 03 9286 7813.

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18/05/2026

A huge thank you to Yarra Trams for their support of Women with Disabilities Victoria!

Every day, Yarra Trams collects lost property left behind on Melbourne’s trams, including cash. After holding items for 60 days, anything unclaimed is donate...

15/05/2026

Women with Disabilities Victoria Stands with Australia’s National DROs in Calling for Robust Senate Scrutiny of NDIS Reforms.

Women with Disabilities Victoria supports the calls from Disability Representative Organisations across Australia for genuine consultation and robust Senate scrutiny of the proposed NDIS reforms.

The Senate inquiry is open for submissions until May 29. That only gives our community 15 days to advise, be consulted, and codesign the most significant reforms in the history of the NDIS.

That amounts to just 10 working days.

This timeframe makes it impossible to meaningfully consult with our community and develop a submission that is genuinely shaped by the voices, concerns, and lived experiences of our members.

Unless the inquiry date is extended, WDV cannot make an individual submission to this process.

We ethically object to participating in consultation without codesign.

We stand with and will work alongside our sister organisations, Women with Disabilities Australia (WWDA) and Women with Disabilities ACT (WWDACT), and other DROs to ensure collective advocacy reflects the needs and concerns of women and gender diverse people with disabilities.

WDV Policy and Research Lead, Dr. Brigid Evans, said, “Over the coming days, we will open direct communication channels for our members to share their questions, concerns, and experiences. Our members’ voices will help us build a clear picture of any unintended consequences of these reforms on our community. This will inform meaningful, evidence-based advocacy and policy recommendations grounded in the realities of our members’ lives."

WDV will continue to advocate for genuine consultation and codesign and for an NDIS that upholds the rights of women and gender diverse people with disabilities.

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15/05/2026

This month at the Barwon Leadership Hub, we are having our say about Victoria’s State Disability Plan. This is a good opportunity to provide feedback to the Victorian government on the new plan that will come out later this year.

Not a member of the Barwon Hub but would like to come along, or become a member?

Please reach out to Teagan Mitchell who will happily provide you with more information on becoming a hub member.

P: 0473 866 104
E: teagan.mitchell@wdv.org.au

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14/05/2026

WDV is very excited to recruit to our executive team to support the implementation of our new strategic plan and organisational directions for 2026 and beyond.

As we continue to strengthen our impact, we are looking to fill two leadership roles: Director of Business Operations and Director PACE (Policy, Advocacy and Community Engagement).

For more information and to apply, visit our website at https://wdv.org.au/employment-opportunities/

Applications close 28 May.

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13/05/2026

Coming up at the Online Victorian Leadership Hub: Elizabeth Wright will be joining us.

Elizabeth Wright is a Paralympic medalist, award winning sports journalist and keynote speaker. She has covered the Paralympics and disability sport across tv, radio and online. Elizabeth is passionate about platforming girls, women's and non-binary disabled athletes’ stories in sport and beyond.

We will be discussing sharing people’s stories, including how personal information is disclosed. And how story telling can help bring power back. Members will also have an opportunity to ask questions and hear from Elizabeth directly.

Free to attend.

Register now via the link - https://wwdv.wildapricot.org/event-6418595

Or email Hubs@wdv.org.au / Call 03 9286 7813.

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