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‘Violence Through Our Eyes: Improving Access to Services for Women from non-English Speaking Background with Disability Experiencing Violence Project Report’.

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Multicultural Disability Advocacy Association (MDAA in N.S.W.) has launched the ‘Violence Through Our Eyes: Improving Access to Services for Women from non-English Speaking Background with Disability Experiencing Violence Project Report’.

The report details the experiences and barriers faced by women from NESB with disability when accessing services after experiencing violence. The report also details suggested strategies to enhance service provision

The report is available in hard copy, Braille, audio and electronic. Please contact MDAA on (02) 9891 6400 or adama.kamara@mdaa.org.au if you would like a copy of the report.
Posted: 12-04-2010
Promotion for Pap Test Screening for Women with Disabilities
Women's Resources
It has been identified that women with disabilities are not having regular Pap Test screening.

The Well Women’s Clinic at the Women’s Hospital is attempting to address this situation and promote our services to women with disabilities.

They offer Free Pap tests and smaller sized speculums are available &
• Breast awareness education
• Screening for sexually transmitted infections
• Referral to other hospital services as needed
• Access to bigger rooms and a hoist for women with physical disabilities
• Double appointments as required (please ask for it if needed)
• Interpreters
• Free Childcare, to book call on 8345 2098

Our new hospital is serviced by a super tram stop and we have wheel chair access.

The best access is from the lower ground, 20 Flemington Rd, Parkville.

Enquiries: Pip Brennan or Sue Giffney 8345 3128

Bookings: Maria 03 8345 3037
Posted: 06-04-2010
Women’s Health Victoria
Women’s Health Victoria
A statewide health promotion, advocacy and information service
Posted: 04-07-2008
WIRE
WIRE
Provides information, telephone support and referrals to women across Victoria
Posted: 04-07-2008
Victorian Women with Disabilities Network
Victorian Women with Disabilities Network
Advocacy and information service
Posted: 04-07-2008
Queen Victoria Women’s Centre: Women with Disabilities
Queen Victoria Women’s Centre: Women with Disabilities
A resource list for women with disabilities and women who are carers or family members
Posted: 04-07-2008
Office of Women’s Policy
Office of Women’s Policy
Victorian Government body responsible for women’s issues
Posted: 04-07-2008
Domestic Violence and Incest Resource Centre
Domestic Violence and Incest Resource Centre
Provides information, support, training and research
Posted: 04-07-2008
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