Events and Workshops
Members Event and Brenda Gabe Leadership Award 2025
Our 2025 Members Event and Brenda Gabe Leadership Award will be held on Tuesday the 27th of May, 1:00PM to 4:00PM, at the Melbourne Town Hall. For members attending in person, afternoon tea will be provided.
It will be a hybrid event so if you are unable to attend in person, we would love to have you join us online.
Members can register to attend either online or in person by clicking one of the buttons below. Be sure to register your attendance before Monday the 5th of May!
Quarterly Conversations
Quarterly Conversations are online events that deliver a guest or panel every three months, talking about topics and ideas of interest to our members.
Our next event is on Wednesday the 2nd of April, 2025.
This Quarterly Conversations is being held with help of panelist QENDO, a peak organisation for those affected by endometriosis, adenomyosis, PCOS, infertility or pelvic pain.
Learn more about the event and register by clicking the button below:
Empowering Choices: Boosting Screening Access for Women and Gender-Diverse People with Disabilities - Online Workshop
Join us for a FREE cervical and bowel cancer screening educational workshop! Developed for women and gender diverse people with disabilities.
What to expect:
- Learn about the importance of regular cervical and bowel cancer screenings for early detection
- Get a step-by-step overview of screenings, and how to personalise the experience for your comfort.
- Feel empowered by understanding your healthcare rights, including accessible options and how to advocate for your needs
Q&A and Resources
Date: Thursday the 10th of April, 2025
Time: 11:00am to 12:30pm
Location: Online via Zoom (Details will be provided upon registration)
Register by: Wednesday the 9th of April, 2025
This project has been funded by Cancer Council Victoria.
For more information, contact Melissa Jolley, WDV Women’s Health Project Officer at [email protected].
New Podcast - From the Outskirts - Regional and Rural Women with Disability
Welcome to one in a series of podcasts about women from rural and regional Victoria and Melbourne outer east living with disabilities.
In this episode, Liz Wright talks with Elise Stewart, CEO of Deaf Hub, Bendigo. Whilst Elise discusses some challenging topics, she’s funny and honest and this is a really fascinating conversation.
Some of the content contains swearing and some of the content may be considered triggering.
Please enjoy and if you have any issues, you can call Lifeline on 13 11 14.
Community Hub Events
WDV facilitates five leadership networks (Hubs) for women and non-binary people with disabilities in local regions. Our Hub members get together regularly and support each other in their leadership, advocacy and empowerment goals. Join a hub to get involved in their events.