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• WDV PD: Preventing Violence Against Women with Disabilities (all three sessions)

  • Start
    23 Apr 2024
  •  
    12:30 PM
  • End
    7 May 2024
  •  
    3:30 PM
  • Location
    Online via Zoom
  • Spaces left
    4

  Registration is closed

  Women and girls with disabilities are twice as likely to experience violence as those without disabilities.

  This is a series of three (3) 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. 

  This is the registration page to register for all three sessions.

  If you prefer to sign up for one or two sessions, individual registration pages can be found at the links below: 

  Session 1: Introduction to Prevention of Violence against Women with Disabilities 

  Session 2:  Gender and Disability Drivers of Violence 

  Session 3: Prevention in Action 
  

  Details 

  Session 1: Tuesday 23 April, 12:30pm–3:30pm 

  Session 2: Tuesday 30 April, 12:30pm–3:30pm 

  Session 3: Tuesday 7 May, 12:30pm–3:30pm 

  Location: Online via Zoom (details will be provided upon registration) 

  Register by: Tuesday 9 April 2024

  What you will learn 

  Session 1: Introduction to Prevention of Violence against Women with Disabilities (Prerequisite for Sessions 2 and 3) 

  • 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

  Session 2: Gender and Disability Drivers of Violence

  • How our everyday actions and practice can contribute to violence against women with disabilities 

  • How gender and disability equitable practice can create change to end violence 

  • Introducing concepts of inclusive and accessible practice

  Session 3: Prevention in Action  

  • Strategies and tools to prevent violence against women with disabilities

  • Resistance and backlash

  • Bystander action

  The series is facilitated by women with lived experience of 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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• 10 Years: Celebrating the Enabling Women Leadership Program - IN PERSON

  • When
    26 Apr 2024
  •  
    5:30 PM - 9:00 PM
  • Location
    In person - The Geelong Arts Centre, 50 Little Malop St, Geelong VIC 3220
  • Spaces left
    42

  You are Invited to: 

   

  10 YEARS 

  Celebrating the Enabling Women Leadership Program

  
  

  For over a decade WDV’s Enabling Women Leadership Program has been empowering women and non-binary people with disability across Victoria. Through almost 30 programs, hundreds of Enabling Women participants have benefited from shared experiences, connections, and learnt how to be a leader on their own terms.  

  Since 2013 the Program has been reinforced by countless mentors, reference groups, stakeholders and supporters – a true example of community inclusion. To acknowledge the ongoing legacy of Enabling Women and the people who have made it so exceptional, we are celebrating!  

  To commemorate the 10th anniversary of the Program, participants and stakeholders have been contributing to a video and magazine that acknowledges the ongoing legacy of Enabling Women. 

  The video and magazine will be launched at our celebratory event that will bring together people who have been involved with the Program over the last 10 years. 

  And you are invited! 

  '10 Years: Celebrating the Enabling Women Leadership Program' will be held in person at the Geelong Arts Centre, and online via Zoom.

  Friday 26th April, 5:30 - 9:00pm 

  Please advise us of your access and dietary requirements when you register. 

  For more information, or to discuss access about the Event please contact: 

  Brigitte Stone 

  E:brigitte.stone@wdv.org.auP:(03) 9286 7807 

  This event is Free for guests to attend. 

  This is an invite only event, however, you are welcome to bring a guest.To ensure guests are properly accommodated they will need to register individually, as will support workers. 

  The video premiere, performances,panel discussion, and QandA portions of the event will be recorded. 

  Where:  

  In person - The Geelong Arts Centre, 50 Little Malop St, Geelong VIC 3220 

  Venue accessibility information:  

  Accessible entry is available at the venue, including parking, seating, and amenities. 

  Geelong Accessibility Map: https://www.geelongaustralia.com.au/maps/cbdaccess.aspx  

  Information about getting to the venue, accommodation and things to do in Geelong will be sent in the coming days.   

  Event proceedings: (Approximate times)

  Please note, these times are approximate and will be confirmed closer to the event. 

  5.30pm  Registration, Canapés and drinks 

  6.00pm  Welcome and opening speeches and video premiere  

  7.00pm  Substantial canapes 

  7.30pm  Panel Discussions and Question and Answer Session followed by Performances 

  8.30pm Guests invited to mingle and have a cupcake 

  9.00pm Event ends. 

  
  

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• 10 Years: Celebrating the Enabling Women Leadership Program - Staff Registration

  • When
    26 Apr 2024
  •  
    5:30 PM - 9:00 PM
  • Location
    In person, The Geelong Arts Centre, 50 Little Malop St, Geelong VIC 3220
  • Spaces left
    12

  Register

  You are Invited to: 

  10 YEARS

   Celebrating the Enabling Women Leadership Program

  

  For over a decade WDV’s Enabling Women Leadership Program has been empowering women and non-binary people with disability across Victoria. Through almost 30 programs, hundreds of Enabling Women participants have benefited from shared experiences, connections, and learnt how to be a leader on their own terms.  

  Since 2013 the Program has been reinforced by countless mentors, reference groups, stakeholders and supporters – a true example of community inclusion. To acknowledge the ongoing legacy of Enabling Women and the people who have made it so exceptional, we are celebrating!  

  To commemorate the 10th anniversary of the Program, participants and stakeholders have been contributing to a video and magazine that acknowledges the ongoing legacy of Enabling Women. 

  The video and magazine will be launched at our celebratory event that will bring together people who have been involved with the Program over the last 10 years. 

  And you are invited! 

  '10 Years: Celebrating the Enabling Women Leadership Program' will be held in person at the Geelong Arts Centre, and online via Zoom.

  Friday 26th April, 5:30 - 9:00pm 

  Please advise us of your access and dietary requirements when you register. 

  For more information, or to discuss access about the Event please contact: 

  Brigitte Stone 

  E: brigitte.stone@wdv.org.au P:(03) 9286 7807 

  This event is Free for guests to attend. 

  This is an invite only event, however, you are welcome to bring a guest. To ensure guests are properly accommodated they will need to register individually, as will support workers. 

  The video premiere, performances,panel discussion, and QandA portions of the event will be recorded. 

  Where:  

  In person - The Geelong Arts Centre, 50 Little Malop St, Geelong VIC 3220 

  Online – via Zoom (link to be provided closer to the time) 

  Venue accessibility information:  

  Accessible entry is available at the venue, including parking, seating, and amenities. 

  Geelong Accessibility Map: https://www.geelongaustralia.com.au/maps/cbdaccess.aspx  

  Information about getting to the venue, accommodation and things to do in Geelong will be sent in the coming days.   

  For Online guests a Zoom Link and Guide will be provided closer to the event. 

  Event proceedings: (Approximate times)

  Please note, these times are approximate and will be confirmed closer to the event. 

  In Person

  5.30pm  Registration, Canapés and drinks 

  6.00pm  Welcome and opening speeches and video premiere  

  7.00pm  Substantial canapes 

  7.30pm  Panel Discussions and Question and Answer Session followed by Performances 

  8.30pm Guests invited to mingle and have a cupcake 

  9.00pm Event ends. 

  Online

  6.00pm  Online guests join into livestream 

  6.00pm Welcome and opening speeches and video premiere  

  7.00pm  Online guests welcome to stay online and chat or have a screen break 

  7.30pm Online guests join into livestream 

  7.30pm Panel Discussions and Question and Answer Session followed by Performances 

  8.30pm Online guests log off 

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• 10 Years: Celebrating the Enabling Women Leadership Program - ONLINE

  • When
    26 Apr 2024
  •  
    6:00 PM - 8:30 PM
  • Location
    Online via Zoom

  Register

  You are Invited to: 

   

  10 YEARS 

  Celebrating the Enabling Women Leadership Program 

  
  

  For over a decade WDV’s Enabling Women Leadership Program has been empowering women and non-binary people with disability across Victoria. Through almost 30 programs, hundreds of Enabling Women participants have benefited from shared experiences, connections, and learnt how to be a leader on their own terms.  

  Since 2013 the Program has been reinforced by countless mentors, reference groups, stakeholders and supporters – a true example of community inclusion. To acknowledge the ongoing legacy of Enabling Women and the people who have made it so exceptional, we are celebrating!  

  To commemorate the 10th anniversary of the Program, participants and stakeholders have been contributing to a video and magazine that acknowledges the ongoing legacy of Enabling Women. 

  The video and magazine will be launched at our celebratory event that will bring together people who have been involved with the Program over the last 10 years. 

  And you are invited! 

  '10 Years: Celebrating the Enabling Women Leadership Program' will be held in person at the Geelong Arts Centre, and online via Zoom.

  Friday 26th April, 5:30 - 9:00pm 

  Please advise us of your access and dietary requirements when you register. 

  For more information, or to discuss access about the Event please contact: 

  Brigitte Stone 

  E: brigitte.stone@wdv.org.au P:(03) 9286 7807 

  This event is Free for guests to attend. 

  This is an invite only event, however, you are welcome to bring a guest.To ensure guests are properly accommodated they will need to register individually, as will support workers. 

  The video premiere, performances,panel discussion, and QandA portions of the event will be recorded. 

  Where:  Online – via Zoom

  A Zoom Link and Guide will be provided closer to the event. 
  

  Event proceedings: (Approximate times)

  Please note, these times are approximate and will be confirmed closer to the event. 

  6.00pm  Online guests join into livestream 

  6.00pm Welcome and opening speeches and video premiere  

  7.00pm  Online guests welcome to stay online and chat or have a screen break 

  7.30pm  Online guests join into livestream 

  7.30pm  Panel Discussions and Question and Answer Session followed by Performances 

  8.30pm Online guests log off 

  
  

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• WDV PD - Session 2/3: Gender and Disability Drivers of Violence

  • When
    30 Apr 2024
  •  
    12:30 PM - 3:30 PM
  • Location
    Online via Zoom
  • Spaces left
    5

  Registration is closed

  What you will learn: 

  Session 2: Gender and Disability Drivers of Violence 

  • How our everyday actions and practice can contribute to violence against women with disabilities  

  • How gender and disability equitable practice can create change to end violence  

  • Introducing concepts of inclusive and accessible practice 

  This is the registration page for Session 2 in a series of three focusing on Prevention of Violence against Women with Disabilities. 

  The prerequisite for this session is session 1: https://wwdv.wildapricot.org/event-5570123 

  To register for all three sessions: https://wwdv.wildapricot.org/event-5569925 

  Register by: 16 April 2024 

  Location: Online via Zoom (details will be provided upon registration)

  The session is facilitated by women with lived experience of 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. 

  The session 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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• WDV PD - Session 3/3: Prevention in Action

  • When
    7 May 2024
  •  
    12:30 PM - 3:30 PM
  • Location
    Online via Zoom
  • Spaces left
    5

  Registration is closed

  What you will learn 

  Session 3: Prevention in Action   

  • Strategies and tools to prevent violence against women with disabilities
    

  • Resistance and backlash

  • Bystander action

  This is the registration page for Session 3: Prevention in Action

  This is the third session in a series of three. Session 1 and Session 2 are prerequisites for this session. 

  To register for all three sessions: https://wwdv.wildapricot.org/event-5569925 
  

  Register by: 23 April 2024

  Location: Online via Zoom (details will be provided upon registration)  
  

  The session is facilitated by women with lived experience of 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.   

  The session 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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