New framework launched to combat violence against women with disabilities

Two in every three women with disabilities in Australia have experienced violence and disrespect since the age of 15.

The framework launched this week through Our Watch and Women with Disabilities Victoria is built on decades of research to ensure women with disabilities feel valued, included, and treated with respect.

Our Watch says the violence is driven by sexism and ableism as well as other forms of discrimination but is preventable.

Image: Image: Shutterstock – Ruslan Shugushev

Produced By: Remy Naughton

Featured In Story: Nadia Mattiazzo – CEO of Women with Disabilities Victoria

First aired on The Wire, Thursday 18 July 2024