‘Our Right to Decide: Equality and Autonomy for Women with Disability’ WWDA Submission on Guardianship and Financial Management to the Royal Commission into Violence; Abuse; Neglect and Exploitation of People with Disability

This national submission to the Royal Commission into Violence; Abuse; Neglect and Exploitation of People with Disability describes Women With Disability Australia’s 17 recommendations.

Author(s): Carolyn Frohmader, Linda Steele, Hope Siciliano, Evelyn Rose, Emily Gosden-Kaye
Organisation: Women With Disabilities Australia
Year Published: 2022
Language: English

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