Women and girls with disabilities are twice as likely to experience violence as those without disabilities.
This is a series of two (2) online workshops, for social and community service professionals, to learn about how gender and disability inequality drives violence, and how you can prevent it. See below for session details.
Details
Session 1: Wednesday 6 November, 10:00am–3:00pm
Session 2: Thursday 7 November, 10:00am–3:00pm
Both sessions include a 1-hour lunch break and additional short breaks.
Location: Online via Zoom (details will be provided upon registration)
Cost: $280 employed professionals, $200 student/ concession
A limited number of subsidised spots are available. Please contact GandD@wdv.org.au if cost is a barrier to participating.
To receive an invoice for payment, please select 'offline payment' option when registering.
Register by: Tuesday 22 October 2024
What you will learn
Session 1: Introduction to Prevention of Violence against Women with Disabilities + Gendered and Ableist Drivers of Violence
- How gender and disability inequality intersect to create disadvantage for women with disabilities
- Impacts of violence against women with disabilities
- New models of understanding disability and addressing ableism
- How our everyday actions and practice can contribute to violence against women with disabilities
Session 2: Gender and Disability Prevention in Action
- How gender and disability equitable practice can create change to end violence
- Introducing concepts of inclusive and accessible practice
- Strategies and tools to prevent violence against women with disabilities
- Resistance and backlash
- Bystander action
The series is facilitated by women and non-binary people with disabilities and centres the voices of lived experience. It is evidence-based, aligning with the latest research on disability, Our Watch’s Changing the Landscape, and the Preventing Family Violence & Violence against Women Capability Framework.
All sessions will be recorded.
For more information contact the Gender and Disability Workforce Development Team (03) 9286 7800 or GandD@wdv.org.au.
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