WOMEN with Disabilities Victoria officially launched its Bendigo leadership hub last week.<\/p>\n
The hub, a partnership project between WDV and Centre for Non-Violence, aims to provide a space for women living with disabilities to work together, share experiences and advocate for more accessibility in the region.<\/p>\n
WDV Bendigo liaison officer Emma Klemm said she\u2019s looking forward to hosting the leadership network.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt will be a safe and inclusive space to connect on local issues and advocate for local positive change,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n
Ms Klemm also said connecting with CNV made perfect sense for the organisation as it is \u201caccessible and a safe environment for people to meet.\u201d<\/p>\n
WDV is now looking for members to join the new network.<\/p>\n
\u201cI am interested in hearing from everyone who would like to be a part of the hub,\u201d Ms Klemm said.<\/p>\n
\u201cIf you have any accessibility requirements or supports needed, I would like to chat about that to make sure you can be a part of it. Some people may prefer to attend meetings online, so Zoom links will be available for that.\u201d<\/p>\n
Bendigo is the fifth community network launched by WDV, joining Barwon, Moira, Melbourne Outer East and Warrnambool.<\/p>\n
Manager of community inclusion and women\u2019s empowerment at WDV, Liz Wright, said the networks run once a month.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe\u2019re excited to launch in Bendigo,\u201d she said. \u201cBendigo is a vibrant city with so many great events and community groups to take part in.<\/p>\n
\u201cWDV is excited to add to the city\u2019s diversity by hosting a disability inclusive hub. The hubs are educational, provide leadership training, and social connections for people in the area.\u201d<\/p>\n
Joining forces with WDV, senior manager of strategic projects at CNV Robyn Trainor said the not-for-profit hopes to amplify the voices of women with disabilities.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe are committed to increasing accessibility, addressing the overrepresentation, oppression, and marginalization of women with disabilities, and working to eliminate community barriers and gaps,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe seek to work collaboratively and preventatively, to increase equality, respect and inclusion and address key drivers of violence.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
WOMEN with Disabilities Victoria officially launched its Bendigo leadership hub last week. The hub, a partnership project between WDV and Centre for Non-Violence, aims to provide a space for women living with disabilities to work together, share experiences and advocate for more accessibility in the region. WDV Bendigo liaison officer Emma Klemm said she\u2019s looking […]<\/p>\n