Women with disabilities who take part in the caring profession are more often susceptible to remain unacknowledged and unappreciated for their contributions; therefore we need to ensure that the ACT Carers Charter does not create this unintended outcome. While WWDACT welcomes and endorses this much required—and long overdue—move, we feel that a more inclusive Charter recognising the specific needs of women with disabilities in the ACT is desirable.
You can read our full submission below.