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Women with Disabilities ACT

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Women with Disabilities ACT

WWDACT is a systemic advocacy organisation for women, non-binary and gender diverse people in the ACT.

We work in the areas of policy, systemic advocacy and community engagement. WWDACT follows a human rights philosophy, based on the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD) and the Convention on the Elimination of (All Forms Of) Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW). We work with government and non-government organisations to improve the status and lives of women with disabilities in the ACT and surrounding region.

04/09/2026

Our Co-design Scoping Report for our Peer Supports for SBLGBTIQA+ People with Disability project is now live on our website!

We've teamed up with Inclusive Rainbow Voices, and were funded by the ACT Government, to deliver a co-designed program of supports for SBLGBTIQA+ people with disability. As a first step, we've been researching, collecting data, and consulting with others who have experience with similar programs. We want to make sure our co-design is robust, accessible, and appropriate, so that the program meets the needs of the community.

We'd also like to remind you that our co-design survey is still open until the 7th of September - we'd love your feedback!
Links to the report and the survey are in the comments.

03/09/2026

Repeated due to popular demand!

'Meal Prep with Low Spoons'. A hybrid event with Margo from Whole Body Nutrition in Victoria.

Tuesday 29 September- in person with WWDACT staff and Margo on Zoom
Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/1998862848588?aff=oddtdtcreator

Wednesday 30 September- online
Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/1998862856612?aff=oddtdtcreator

02/09/2026

Join us for a coffee catch up at the new location, DKB Hall! It is right next to Cafe Stepping Stone on Hawdon Place in Dickson
Open to women and gender diverse people with disabilities in our community, this is a chance to relax and connect.

🗓 Date: Saturday 26th September
🕒 Time: 10am to 12pm
📍 Location: DKB Hall Hawdon Place Dickson (next to Cafe Stepping Stone)
RSVP today! Register using the link here: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/wwdact-coffee-catch-up-tickets-1982405185274

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Slide 1: WWDACT Coffee Catch Up Peer Event. 10am to 12pm. Saturday 26th of Sept. At DKB hall in Dickson (Next to Cafe Stepping Stone). Free registration link in bio

Slide 2: What to expect
Welcome to another peer event from WWDACT’s ‘Our Autonomy’ Project!
Join our community facilitators in meeting other members to chat over some chips and chai or any beverage your tastebuds fancy!
No need to stress if small talk isn’t your jam, we have plenty of topics and prompts to help kickstart conversation.
One drink each and snacks are provided! So come along, we are keen to meet you all 😊[smiling emoji]
To RSVP click the event link available in bio

01/09/2026

Women with Disabilities ACT is recruiting for 6 – 8 neurodivergent people from Canberra to become co-designers in our next exciting project!

Express your interest by completing this form. There are options for audio/video submissions through this form too: https://forms.gle/XD1nFAuhEHqbPGYN9

We are looking for co-designers who will be support the development of new short course called "Leading your Life: Neurodivergent Self-leadership (working title)". It will be a course to help neurodivergent Canberrans develop the skills and confidence to make decisions, take action, and live in line with their values.

The course may include topics such as navigating bureaucratic systems, building administrative skills, self-advocacy skills, identifying core values, time-management and self-pacing to avoid burnout, etc.

Co-designers will share key insights from their lived experiences that will help to determine the key learning criteria, course content and identify barriers to participation to create a course that meets the needs of our community. Co-designers will be remunerated for each session they attend. Find more information in the form.

28/08/2026

Coffee catch ups on the last Saturday each month at DKB hall Dickson! Free registration which includes a FREE drink and FREE snacks 🥳 tickets available in bio! See you soon!

25/08/2026

Join us for the last in a series of our badgemaking events!
Open to women and gender diverse people with disabilities in our community, this is a chance to create and connect as well as collect some little treasures to take home.

🗓 Date: 9th of September
🕒 Time: 1pm to 3pm
📍 Location: Ainslie Art Centre

RSVP today! Register here https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/badgemaking-in-ainsle-tickets-1992534033933?aff=oddtdtcreator

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Slide 1: So many badges to be made! Register for our upcoming badge making event in our Bio!
Image: lots of collaging and craft supplies in piles spread across a table. hands of two different people seen from the left and right top corners of the image.

24/08/2026

Join us for a Zine Making Peer Event at Pearce Community Centre!
Open to women and gender diverse people with disabilities in our community, this is a chance to relax, craft and connect.

🗓 Date: Wednesday 16th of September
🕒 Time: 1am to 3pm
📍 Location: Pearce Community Centre
RSVP today! Register here https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/zine-making-tickets-1988451021533?aff=oddtdtcreator

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Slide 1: WWDACT Zine Making Peer Event. Wednesday 16th of September 1-3pm. At Pearce Community Centre. Free registration in bio
Image: Hand holing orange zine with "How to make a zine, wwdact event" written on the front in blue texter. with a background of a wattle brush slightly blurred.

Slide 2: What to expect
Welcome to another peer event from WWDACT’s ‘Our Autonomy’ Project!

Join us for a crafty afternoon! Starting with a speed zine activity to get the creative juices flowing we’ll then do a deeper dive into creating your own zine! You can tell a story, explore and idea or medium, or just see where things go as you create!

We supply all the collage materials and you also have options of our very popular acrylic paint pens!
To RSVP click the event link available in bio

17/08/2026

🌈 Are you SBLGBTIQA+?
♿Do you live with a disability or chronic illness?
📣 Help us design Canberra’s new Peer Group for SBLGBTIQA+ adults with disability! — Seriously, we want to hear from you!

🔗Take the survey here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/2SZHKHG

Tell us what you want the group to look like, including:
✅ What kinds of activities and events you’d like
✅ How the group should run
✅ What access, support and sensory needs we should consider
✅ How often we should meet and where
✅ What would help you feel welcome, safe and connected

🌈♿ This peer group is being designed by us, for us — and your input will help shape it.

Please share this survey with other SBLGBTIQA+ adults with disability in Canberra and the surrounding region.

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10/08/2026

Join us for a coffee catch up at the new location, DKB Hall! It is right next to Cafe Stepping Stone on Hawdon Place in Dickson
Open to women and gender diverse people with disabilities in our community, this is a chance to relax and connect.

🗓 Date: Saturday 29th August
🕒 Time: 10am to 12pm
📍 Location: DKB Hall Hawdon Place Dickson (next to Cafe Stepping Stone)
RSVP today! Register using the link here: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/wwdact-coffee-catch-up-tickets-1995421191499

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Slide 1: WWDACT Coffee Catch Up Peer Event. 10am to 12pm. Saturday 29th of Aug. At DKB hall in Dickson (Next to Cafe Stepping Stone). Free registration link in bio

Slide 2: What to expect
Welcome to another peer event from WWDACT’s ‘Our Autonomy’ Project!
Join our community facilitators in meeting other members to chat over some chips and chai or any beverage your tastebuds fancy!
No need to stress if small talk isn’t your jam, we have plenty of topics and prompts to help kickstart conversation.
One drink each and snacks are provided! So come along, we are keen to meet you all 😊[smiling emoji]
To RSVP click the event link available in bio

05/08/2026

We have yet another position available - we're looking for a Senior Policy Officer!

This role leads the Women with Disabilities ACT (WWDACT)'s policy, research and systemic advocacy work in line with the WWDACT Strategic Plan and to ensure the experiences of women, non-binary and gender diverse people with disabilities inform policy reform, systems change and government decision-making within the ACT.

This is ongoing part time, 30 hours a week, and is based at our office in Pearce with flexible work from home hours available.

If this sounds like the right fit for you, please apply via Ethical Jobs - we've put the link in the comments.

Address

Building 1, Pearce Community Centre, Collett Place
Canberra, ACT
2601

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 4pm
Tuesday	9am - 4pm
Wednesday	9am - 4pm
Thursday	9am - 4pm

Website

https://linktr.ee/wwdact

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