Forwarded from another list Christina -----Original Message----- From: Carolyn Frohmader <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: National Sterilisation Forum - Sydney Please see Expression of Interest flier below. If you would like the flier emailed to you, please let me know. If you would prefer a Plain English version of the flier, please let me know and I will email one to you. WWDA is particularly keen to hear from women with disabilities who would like an opportunity to share their experiences in a safe and supportive environment. Please pass this information on through your networks. Regards Carolyn Frohmader Women With Disabilities Australia (WWDA) ____________________________________________________________-- Expressions of Interest Sterilisation and Reproductive Health of Women with Disabilities in Australia Moving Forward WWDA National Forum Sydney Thursday 15th February 2001 Sterilisation is one of the major issues confronting women with disabilities. There has been very little research conducted, by any sector, on the issue of unlawful sterilisation, and more broadly, on the issue of reproductive health of women with disabilities in Australia. The limited research that has occurred has generally not included or involved women with disabilities. Women with disabilities, particularly women with intellectual disabilities have had little opportunity to speak about their experiences, or participate in legislative, policy and/or program development. Women With Disabilities Australia (WWDA) has secured funding from the Commonwealth Office of the Status of Women to conduct a National Forum on Sterilisation and Reproductive Health of Women with Disabilities in Australia. The National Forum will be conducted in conjunction with the International Conference "Disability With Attitude: Critical Issues 20 Years after International Year of The Disabled Person" being held in Sydney in February 2001. WWDA is seeking women with disabilities interested in attending the Forum. The funding WWDA has received for the Forum will enable 4 women with disabilities from interstate (including rural and remote areas of NSW) to attend the Forum, and 16 women with disabilities from the Sydney metropolitan area. The WWDA National Forum on Sterilisation and Reproductive Health of Women with Disabilities will aim to give women with disabilities an opportunity to speak about their experiences and issues in relation to reproductive health, including sterilisation. The Forum will also aim to: : Identify key areas and issues requiring further research and action; : Develop practical strategies which participants and relevant organisations can implement; : Provide a supportive environment for sharing of information, networking, and learning from international experience. An Application Form and process is currently being developed, and will be forwarded to those who have registered their interest in attending the Forum. To have your name included on the Register of Interest list, please contact WWDA by phone, fax or email. Please provide your contact details and your preferred method of receiving further information. This information is also available in Plain English format. Expressions of Interest should be lodged with WWDA no later than Thursday September 30 2000. Women With Disabilities Australia (WWDA) PO Box 229 Dickson 2602 ACT Ph: 02 62421310 Fax: 02 62421314 Mobile: 0407 301 746 Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Website: http://www.wwda.org.au Contact: Carolyn Frohmader, Executive Director Disability Conference 16-17 Feb 2001 The forum is being run in association with the conference Disability With Attitude: Critical Issues 20 years After IYDP. For information about the conference contact: Social Relations of Disability Research Network, School of Social Work, Level 15 Matthews Building, University of New South Wales, Sydney NSW 2052 Tel: 02 9385 1870 Fax: 02 9662 8991 email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] www.arts.unsw.edu.au/socialwork.disability.htm Please pass this on to any women with disabilities you know of who may be interested. Carolyn Frohmader Executive Director Women With Disabilities Australia (WWDA) PO Box 229, Dickson ACT 2602 Ph:+61 2 62421310 Fax:+ 61 2 62421314 Mobile: 0407 301 746 Web: http://www.wwda.org.au -- Leftlink - Australia's Broad Left Mailing List mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Archived at http://www.cat.org.au/lists/leftlink/ Sponsored by Melbourne's New International Bookshop Subscribe: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]?Body=subscribe%20leftlink Unsubscribe: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]?Body=unsubscribe%20leftlink
