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Barriers for Women with Disabilities in Sport and The Benefits

Every Australian should be able to actively participate in sport, as much as they wish. This includes all minority groups. For example, those with disabilities…

Human Rights - Women with Disabilities Australia

In this video, Women with Disabilities Australia (WWDA) members talk about what human rights are and why they are important.

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International Women's Day is Embracing Equity and we are so here for it

International Women's Day (March 8) is a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women. The day also marks a call…

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Royal Commission investigates experience of women and girls with disability

Public hearing 17 of the Disability Royal Commission will focus on the experience of women and girls with disabilities with a particular focus on famil…

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Self-testing for Cervical Cancer

All women need to have Cervical Screening Tests every 5 years between the ages of 25 and 74 if they have ever been sexually active. Some women who would prefer…

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Women's Health Checks

It’s good to look after our health, and regular health checks can help detect early warning signs of disease or illness before they become a more significant i…