The training is co-facilitated by the Gender & Disability Experts by Experience Advocates, a group of women and gender diverse people with lived experience of disability. It is evidence-based, aligning with the latest research on disability, WDV and Our Watch’s Changing the Landscape, and the Preventing Family Violence & Violence against Women Capability Framework.
Date: Tuesday 25 November 2025
Times: 10am – 11am
Facilitators: Isabella Fantasia and Tess Karambelas
Location: Online via Zoom (details will be provided upon registration)
Register by: Tuesday 18 November 2025
What you will learn
New models of understanding disability and addressing ableism
How gender and disability inequality intersect to drive violence
Impacts of violence against women and gender diverse people with disabilities
How gender and disability equitable practice can create change to end violence
For more information contact the Gender and Disability Workforce Development Team (03) 9286 7800 or GandD@wdv.org.au.
In 2025, Respect Victoria and Safe and Equal are working together to support local community engagement with the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence. Women with Disabilities Victoria has been funded under Respect Victoria’s 16 Days of Activism grassroots initiative.
