What is Women With Disabilities WA Inc?

WHO ARE WE?

We are a non-profit incorporated organisation that is run BY women with disabilities FOR women with disabilities. We are currently supported in our work by the Ethnic Disability Advocacy Centre who provide the co-ordinator with office space and administration support.

WHAT DO WE DO?

We have monthly forums on a wide range of topics of interest to women with disabilities in Perth. The forums are held on the 3rd or 4th Sunday of every month at the Subiaco Arts Centre, 180 Hamersley Road, Subiaco from 1-4 pm.
We also provide input to goverment and the community on issues that affect women with disabilities.
Women With Disabilities WA Inc were finalists in the 2007 Community Services Industry Awards

WHAT SORT OF ISSUES DO WE DEAL WITH?

So far the forums have covered a range of topics including: women’s health and sexuality, first aid, protective behaviours, menopause, financial management, self defence and healthy eating. Future forums planned include: volunteering, independent living, keeping fit with a disability, and much, much more.
We work to provide input on health, family and domestic violence, housing, employment, parenting, sexual health and financial issues as well as supporting each other to become more involved in advocating for a better future for women with disabilities.

WHO CAN BE INVOLVED?

Women with any kind of disability – physical, intellectual, sensory and mental health disabilities. We also need able-bodied women as volunteers to help out at the forums. We are a fun, friendly group of women from a variety of backgrounds, and always welcome new members. Come along!


HOW DO I FIND OUT MORE?

Contact the Co-ordinator, on 9244 7463 or 9388 7455 or email womenwdwa@yahoo.com.au
Visit our website - http://womenwithdisabilitieswainc.blogspot.com/