[Pdf-women] FW: New staff, leadership opportunities, federal budget and more
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Subject: FW: New staff, leadership opportunities, federal budget and more
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Subject: New staff, leadership opportunities, federal budget and more
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WWDA News
20 May 2021
All of our work aims to support the rights of women, girls, feminine identifying and non-binary people with disabilities.
WWDA Update
Meet our new Project Officer - Saphia Grant!
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Saphia Grant is a non-binary person with disability and a carer/parent of a child with a disability. They have a broad background in community development, arts and events organising, union and grassroots organising, human rights activism, advocacy and campaign work.
When Saphia is not working or studying, Saph enjoys spending time with their pet rabbits and family.
Saph is now excited to be working on the WWDA LEAD project and using their skills to support WWDA members to reach their greatest potential.
Find out more about Saph and the WWDA team on our website<https://womenwithdisabilitiesaustralia.cmail20.com/t/i-l-muredt-jkllkrtju-j/>.
WWDA LEAD
NDIS and Gender Webinar - next week!
Join us on Thursday 27 May to hear why women are not accessing the NDIS at the same rate as men. Our expert panel will discuss the current barriers and what we can be done to ensure equal access to the NDIS. The webinar is for all women, girls, feminine identifying and non-binary people with disability.
We have now announced our speakers - find out more on the event webpage here<https://womenwithdisabilitiesaustralia.cmail20.com/t/i-l-muredt-jkllkrtju-t/>.
[Register here]
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Photographs, drawings, paintings, craft - do you have a hidden talent?
If you have a creative side please submit your art to our WWDA LEAD Art Prize! There are three divisions including Under 18’s, Over 18’s and a People’s Choice Award! Prizes will be given in the form of gift vouchers and art supplies, and be up to the value of:
· Winner of each divisions: $500
· Runner up of each division: $200
· Highly commended entries: $50
Find out more and submit your art today!<https://womenwithdisabilitiesaustralia.cmail20.com/t/i-l-muredt-jkllkrtju-h/>
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WWDA LEAD Scholarships applications announced!
We are so thrilled to have announced the 14 successful recipients in our first round of WWDA LEAD scholarships. We received a high number of super impressive applications, which made it a very difficult task. We look forward to sharing our WWDA LEAD scholarships recipients journey and learnings with you all.
Find out more about the scholarships and the selected applicants on our website<https://womenwithdisabilitiesaustralia.cmail20.com/t/i-l-muredt-jkllkrtju-u/>.
New WWDA LEAD Blog posts
Our blog written BY women with disabilities FOR women with disabilities has had so many great blog post published over the last six months. Take some time out this weekend and check it out<https://womenwithdisabilitiesaustralia.cmail20.com/t/i-l-muredt-jkllkrtju-o/>. Learn about our communities lives and stories, and it might just inspire you to write your own piece<https://womenwithdisabilitiesaustralia.cmail20.com/t/i-l-muredt-jkllkrtju-b/> on what leadership means to you (paid opportunity).
Watch and share the: We Can All Be Leader Webinar Recording!<https://womenwithdisabilitiesaustralia.cmail20.com/t/i-l-muredt-jkllkrtju-n/>
NDIS
WWDA’s response to the NDIS Autism Consultation Paper
We have now submitted our response to the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) Consultation Paper on ‘Interventions for Children on the Autism Spectrum’<https://womenwithdisabilitiesaustralia.cmail20.com/t/i-l-muredt-jkllkrtju-p/>.
With help from our members, our response outlines four key areas of concern:
· Inconsistencies in decision-making
· Limitations of Evidence base
· Exacerbation of inequalities based on Culture, Race and Gender
· Assumption of community-based supports
Check it out on our website<https://womenwithdisabilitiesaustralia.cmail20.com/t/i-l-muredt-jkllkrtju-x/>.
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Federal Budget - What does it mean for women and girls with disabilities?
Last week, WWDA's Senior Policy Officer, Elly Desmarchelier spoke to Radio Adelaide<https://womenwithdisabilitiesaustralia.cmail20.com/t/i-l-muredt-jkllkrtju-c/> about what the 2021-2022 Federal Budget has in store for women and girls with disabilities.
Elly explained that this year's federal budget was a bit of a “mixed bag,” with “some investments specifically to prevent violence and abuse – but ongoing concerns and questions around the government commitment to the NDIS.”
You can listen to the full interview and read the transcript on our website<https://womenwithdisabilitiesaustralia.cmail20.com/t/i-l-muredt-jkllkrtju-q/>.
In case you missed it: WWDA responds to the Inquiry into Independent Assessments
Previously we have submitted our response to the Parliament of Australia Joint Standing Committee on the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS): ‘Inquiry into Independent Assessments’.
View WWDA's submission on our website<https://womenwithdisabilitiesaustralia.cmail20.com/t/i-l-muredt-jkllkrtju-a/>.
Inquiry into the purpose, intent and adequacy of the Disability Support Pension
In response to the recently announced Parliamentary Inquiry into the purpose, intent and adequacy of the Disability Support Pension, WWDA would like to hear from WWDA members about your views and experiences.
If you currently or have ever received the DSP, or would just like to send in your thoughts, email our Senior Policy Officer Elly at: spo at wwda.org.au<mailto:spo at wwda.org.au>
Read more about the inquiry on our website.<https://womenwithdisabilitiesaustralia.cmail20.com/t/i-l-muredt-jkllkrtju-f/>
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Disability Royal Commission (DRC)
August Public Hearing for women and girls - Share your story
In the lead up to the hearing on Health and Safety of Women and Girls with Disability which will be held in Hobart in August 2021, it is now more vital than ever that we encourage women and girls to make submissions to the Royal Commission. Find out how to share your story on our website<https://womenwithdisabilitiesaustralia.cmail20.com/t/i-l-muredt-jkllkrtju-z/>.
Disability Royal Commission extended!
Following a major campaign by disability advocates, the Federal Government has granted an extension of 17 months to the Royal Commission into Violence, Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation of People with Disability<https://womenwithdisabilitiesaustralia.cmail20.com/t/i-l-muredt-jkllkrtju-v/> (Disability Royal Commission), pushing back the Commission’s final reporting date to 29 September 2023.
WWDA warmly welcomes this extension and we would like to strongly encourage our members to use the extra time to engage with the DRC and share you stories. Now is our time to speak up for our safety!
New Issues Paper: The experiences of culturally and linguistically diverse people with disability
The Royal Commission would like to hear from members of the public, but particularly people with disability from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and their supporters, on the questions set out in the issues paper.
Find out more on our website<https://womenwithdisabilitiesaustralia.cmail20.com/t/i-l-muredt-jkllkrtju-e/>.
WWDA's DRC Submissions
WWDA have now made six submissions to the Disability Royal Commission<https://womenwithdisabilitiesaustralia.cmail20.com/t/i-l-muredt-jkllkrtju-s/>. You can view these on our website<https://womenwithdisabilitiesaustralia.cmail20.com/t/i-l-muredt-jkllkrtju-g/>.
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Upcoming Public Hearings
· Week of 24 May: Sydney – NDIS and service providers
· Week of 7 June: Adelaide - NDIS and service providers
Take a look at the previous public hearings on our website<https://womenwithdisabilitiesaustralia.cmail20.com/t/i-l-muredt-jkllkrtju-yh/>.
New Research Report - Experiences of domestic violence among women with restrictive long-term health conditions
Women with restrictive long-term health conditions reported high levels of physical and non-physical domestic violence during the initial stages of the COVID-19 pandemic. Read the full report on the DRC website<https://womenwithdisabilitiesaustralia.cmail20.com/t/i-l-muredt-jkllkrtju-yk/>.
Watch and share the Our Disability Royal Commission Webinar Recording!<https://womenwithdisabilitiesaustralia.cmail20.com/t/i-l-muredt-jkllkrtju-yu/>
COVID-19
Why people with disability are not receiving the COVID-19 vaccine?
Earlier this week, Triple J’s Hack program<https://womenwithdisabilitiesaustralia.cmail20.com/t/i-l-muredt-jkllkrtju-jl/> delved into the experiences of people with disability during the COVID-19 pandemic and why so few of us have received the vaccine. Among others, the program featured WWDA’s Project Officer Vanamali Hermans (Mali) and WWDA member and disability advocate, El Gibbs.
You can listen to the interview, starting at 12:06 minutes, or read the transcript on our website<https://womenwithdisabilitiesaustralia.cmail20.com/t/i-l-muredt-jkllkrtju-jr/>.
More information on Our Site
Now that the vaccine is being rolled out more widely in Australia, Adults with disability or an underlying health condition are advised to start making plans to get the COVID-19 vaccine.⠀
We have provided some more information about the COVID-19 vaccine and how you can check it you are eligible on <https://womenwithdisabilitiesaustralia.cmail20.com/t/i-l-muredt-jkllkrtju-jy/> Our Site<https://womenwithdisabilitiesaustralia.cmail20.com/t/i-l-muredt-jkllkrtju-jj/>.
New Disability Provider Alert
The Department of Health has issued the next COVID-19 vaccination – Disability Provider Alert 13 May 2021<https://womenwithdisabilitiesaustralia.cmail20.com/t/i-l-muredt-jkllkrtju-jt/>.
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Call the Disability Gateway <https://womenwithdisabilitiesaustralia.cmail20.com/t/i-l-muredt-jkllkrtju-ji/> on 1800 643 787, if you need to ask for an interpreter, or call Translating and Interpreting Services on 131 450. It’s available Monday to Friday, 8am to 8pm AEST.
Our Site
Gender and Sexuality
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Earlier this week was International Day Against Homophobia Bi-phobia and Transphobia – day to celebrate all of our LGBTQIA+ members, and stand against all forms of LGBTIQA+ discrimination.
There are lots of different genders and sexualities. Different people can show their gender or sexuality in different ways.
Learn more about Assigned Sex, Gender and Sexuality on Our Site<https://womenwithdisabilitiesaustralia.cmail20.com/t/i-l-muredt-jkllkrtju-jh/>.
We've added some new stories to Our Site's Real Stories section. Check it out on Our Site<https://womenwithdisabilitiesaustralia.cmail20.com/t/i-l-muredt-jkllkrtju-jk/>.
Other News
NDIS Quality and Safeguards Survey
The NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission have written a short survey for NDIS participants<https://womenwithdisabilitiesaustralia.cmail20.com/t/i-l-muredt-jkllkrtju-ju/> that asks questions about other ways to respect the choice and control of people with disability who live by themselves, while making sure they are safe. If you are an NDIS participant, you are invited to fill in the survey by Friday, 28 May 2021.
National Disability Strategy Stage 2 consultation reports
Senator the Hon Anne Ruston, Minister for Families and Social Services, recently released the reports on the results of Stage 2 public consultations to inform development of a new National Disability Strategy. The reports are available on the Department of Social Services website<https://womenwithdisabilitiesaustralia.cmail20.com/t/i-l-muredt-jkllkrtju-tl/>.
Blind Citizens Australia (BCA) Scholarships Program
BCA is offering 5 scholarships for educational expenses up to $5,000 for Semester 2, 2021, and Semesters 1 and 2, 2022. Applications for the first round of BCA scholarships are open May 17 – June 30, 2021. Find out more on the BCA website<https://womenwithdisabilitiesaustralia.cmail20.com/t/i-l-muredt-jkllkrtju-tr/>.
CareAbout
CareAbout<https://womenwithdisabilitiesaustralia.cmail20.com/t/i-l-muredt-jkllkrtju-ty/> is a female founded service company specializing in NDIS and Aged Care. Rated #4 on TrustPilot<https://womenwithdisabilitiesaustralia.cmail20.com/t/i-l-muredt-jkllkrtju-tj/> in the Health & Medical category, CareAbout believes quality care is a basic human right and strives to not only match customers with high-quality providers that suit their needs, but also guide carers and plan participants through the often complex world of NDIS and Aged Care with expert advice and resources. Find out more on the CareAbout website<https://womenwithdisabilitiesaustralia.cmail20.com/t/i-l-muredt-jkllkrtju-tt/>.
Anytime Care
Anytime Care is registered National Insurance Scheme provider (NDIS), whose primary purpose is to provide individualised support for people with disability psychosocial, and mental health issues to live an independent and ordinary life.
Anytime care is specialized in providing culturally, responsive, and appropriate first-class support services in all states except WA. For more information visit the Anytime Care website.<https://womenwithdisabilitiesaustralia.cmail20.com/t/i-l-muredt-jkllkrtju-ti/>
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