As part of the upcoming, nationally recognised 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence campaign, WDV is offering a free training session exploring how gender and disability inequality drive violence, and how we can all help prevent it.

This evidence-based session is designed for social and community services professionals and co-facilitated by WDV’s Gender and Disability (G&D) Experts by Experience Advocates, who a group of women and gender diverse people with lived experience of disability.

What you’ll learn:
• New models of understanding disability and addressing ableism
• How gender and disability inequality intersect to drive violence
• The impacts of violence against women and gender diverse people with disabilities
• How gender and disability equitable practice can create change to end violence

In-Person Session on International Day of Persons with Disabilities:
Date: Wednesday the 3rd of December
When: 10:00AM – 11:30AM
Where: Queen Victoria Women’s Centre – Wayi Djerring, Level 4, 210 Lonsdale Street, Melbourne VIC 3000

Register via the button below before Tuesday the 25th of November!

The session will be followed by a light morning tea, which presents an opportunity to connect with sector colleagues and continue conversations around challenging ableism, advancing gender equity, and building a culture of inclusion and respect.

For more information, contact the Gender and Disability Workforce Development (G&D) Team on (03) 9286 7800 or [email protected].

In 2025, Respect Victoria and Safe and Equal are supporting local community engagement with the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence. WDV’s activities are proudly funded through Respect Victoria’s 16 Days of Activism Grassroots Initiative.