Women with Disabilities Australia (WWDA) – Donna Justo
Women With Disabilities Australia (WWDA) is the peak organisation for women with disabilities in Australia. It is a federating body of individuals and networks in each State and Territory of Australia and is made up of women with disabilities and associated organisations.
The objectives of WWDA are to:
- develop a network of women with disabilities throughout Australia to work together for their mutual benefit;
- advocate for every woman with a disability to have the opportunity for true involvement in all levels of society;
- develop leadership and the sharing of responsibilities to enable women with disabilities take their place in whatever section of society they choose;
- change social attitudes, practices, and power relationships which discriminate against women with disabilities;
- lobby for the implementation of procedures and enactment of legislation which will advance and benefit all women with disabilities and combat sexism; and
- inform and educate the public with a view to advancing the opportunities for women in the political, creative, civil and social fields.
