Free Building Access Workshop and Networking
People with Disability Australia (PWDA) is excited to offer a free full-day workshop for domestic and family violence (DFV) services across Illawarra and Shoalhaven to improve accessibility and inclusion for women and children with disability.
The training is delivered by a team of women with disability, bringing lived experience and valuable insights to the forefront.
Complimentary morning tea and lunch will be provided.
No cost to participate.
Workshop details
ibis Styles Orange
Where: 146 Bathurst Road, Orange NSW 2800
When: Friday 2 May 2025
Time: 9:30am – 3:30pm (AEST)
Accessibility
The venue is accessible. Please visit their website for more information on parking
Please advise of any accessibility and dietary requirements at the time of registration.
What you receive:
- Free full-day Accessibility Workshop for your staff and volunteers
- Free templates and resources to improve access and inclusion.
Why are we offering the project?
Women with disability are approximately 40% more likely to experience domestic and family violence. Despite the high number of women with disability facing violence, the sector is not always accessible or inclusive.
The Building Access project research revealed:
- 100% of women with disability have experienced fear and mistrust of services
and authorities, including fear and mistrust of DFV services.
- 57% avoid seeking support due to negative past experiences, including dismissal, discrimination, and experiencing further harm.
- 28% reported fear of having children removed from their care if they accessed services.
- 100% of the services in the Building Access Project noted a significant shift
in their accessibility.
We want to acknowledge [since being part of the Building Access project] that it’s an ongoing commitment, but we are open to learning. What we’ve done really well as a team is embedding accessibility into what we do, across the whole team and service. Accessibility is no longer an afterthought; it is integrated into everything we do.
The Haven
Contact Us
PWDA Building Access Project Officer
Training@pwd.org.au
1800 422 015