Free Building Access Workshop and Resources
People with Disability Australia (PWDA) is excited to offer a free program for domestic and family violence (DFV) services in NSW to improve accessibility and inclusion for women and children with disability.
No cost to participate.
Complete the expression of interest form below or contact the PWDA Building Access Project Officer to learn more about how your organisation can participate!
Workshops are available in the Illawarra, South Coast and Central West Regional areas of New South Wales.
Workshops will be held from February 2025 until May 2025.
Register your interest now.
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.
- 71% would avoid reporting incidents of DFV to police in the future.
- 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.
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