The Bolshy Divas describe themselves as “disability activists in the style of feminist masked avengers”.
In April, six divas appeared before the Senate’s community affairs committee for a hearing into the abuse of people with disability.
They arrived with a bundle of white roses. Taking turns, the divas read out 40 examples to illustrate the abuse and neglect that happens to Australia’s disabled population.
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- Discrimination, Health, Human Rights
- Author:
- Judith Ireland
- Source:
- Sydney Morning Herald
- Date published:
- Fri 27th Nov, 2015