COVID disability resources during lockdown

August 20, 2021

Hello WWDACT community, We know that it is a tough time for the Canberra community currently. We hope you are all staying safe and well at home during lockdown. We’ve compiled a list with some disability specific resources to help you find information and support you need during lockdown. Access the list here: https://mailchi.mp/…/wwdact-covid-disability-resources… The

Hiring: Policy and Advocacy Officer

June 29, 2021

WWDACT is looking for an experienced and passionate Policy and Advocacy Officer to further our advocacy and policy projects. We are looking for someone who has experience with research, policy, community surveys and analysis and systemic advocacy. This position is located in Civic, Canberra. A Working With Vulnerable People Card is required. Women, non-binary and

Respite Effect and Recovery Grant Announcement

June 23, 2021

As of Monday the 21st of June, new applications for the Respite Effect and Recovery Grant will no longer be accepted. Approved applications received after this date may be considered but may not receive payment. The grant is now on the verge of exhausting the additional $50,000 in funding that was recently made available under

Event: Disabled Voices – A performance and Networking arts event in Canberra

May 3, 2021

An inclusive and fun afternoon of visual and performance art from amazing disabled women and non binary humans   WWDACT & Empress Eyrie Presents ‘Disabled Voices’ A networking and performance arts event showcasing disabled talent for the Canberra community. We invite you to join us for a lovely free afternoon of music, performance art and

Respite and Recovery Grants

April 21, 2021

The Respite Effect and Recovery Grants (the Grants), funded under the COVID-19 Disability Strategy, provide financial support to relieve pressures experienced in the home environments of people with disability and their families during the COVID-19 health emergency.   If you’re a person with disability, or a carer or family member, you may be eligible to

Media Release: Former WWDACT Board Chair Sue Salthouse awarded a Special Posthumous Award at the ACT Women’s Award

March 19, 2021

Women With Disabilities ACT (WWDACT) would like to thank the ACT Office for Women and Minister Yvette Berry for awarding former Board Chair Sue Salthouse a Special Posthumous Commendation at last night’s ACT Women’s Awards. “Sue was a powerful advocate, whose work affected thousands of women and girls across the nation. Her commendation tonight was

WWDACT e-Bulletin March, 2021

March 6, 2021

The WWDACT E-Bulletin, February Issue is out now. View this e-Bulletin in your browser here. Fill out the form here to subscribe. Message from the Chair Dear Members and Colleagues, What a difficult month it has been. My thoughts are with all of our members who have been affected by the allegations of sexual assault in our

WWDACT e-Bulletin – February 2021

February 17, 2021

The WWDACT E-Bulletin, February Issue is out now. View this e-Bulletin in your browser here. Fill out the form here to subscribe. Message from the Chair   Dear Members and colleagues,  I hope you had an enjoyable Christmas break and 2021 is going well for you so far. We have been busy here at WWDACT,

Hiring: COVID-19 Outreach and Recovery Project Officer

January 13, 2021

WWDACT is looking for a short-term project officer to help us with our communications, consultation and advocacy during COVID-19. We are looking for someone who has experience in community surveys and analysis, social media, outreach and systemic advocacy. This position will be working from home using Microsoft Office 365 and other cloud based software, so

WWDACT e-Bulletin no 17, 2020 – 07 December 2020

December 7, 2020

The WWDACT E-Bulletin, Issue 17 is out now. View this e-Bulletin in your browser here. Fill out the form here to subscribe. Message from the Acting Chair Dear Members and colleagues Welcome to our final newsletter for 2020. It has been a long, difficult, heart breaking year for many of us, and I’m sure I’m not alone