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Women with Intellectual and Learning Disabilities and Sexual Violence Prevention
Disability Information & Counselling
Women with Intellectual and Learning Disabilities and Sexual Violence Prevention
WWILD-SVP SERVICES
Mon 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Tue 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Wed 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Thu 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Fri 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Sat Closed
Sun Closed
About Us
WWILD - works to achieve social justice and systemic change that upholds the rights of people with intellectual and learning disabilities to live free from violence. Women with intellectual and/or learning disabilities aged 15 yrs and over who have experienced or are at risk of sexual violence.
* Therapeutic and educative groups on integrated topics;
* Individual Support Counselling;
* Referral to appropriate criminal justice system i.e. Disability Training Program;
* Advocacy regarding the rights of women with disabilities;
* One-off events e.g International Woman's Day Activities, women's health workshops;
* Information, support and resources;
* Increased awareness through media and community development projects;
* Presentation of papers at conferences, seminars and workshops;
* Training and resource development;
* Input into key government and non government initiatives which affect client group.
Disability Training Program is a state wide program that provides support and information to people with, and organisations that provide a service to children and adults with intellectual, learning and cognitive disabilities who are victims or witnesses of crime.
* Support through the Criminal Justice Justice System if required;
* Statewide training for organisations in metropolitan, rural and regional areas;
* Provision of information, referral and advice either in person or by phone to victims, their families, carers and service providers;
* Community education and information;
* Referral for appropriate counselling;
* Presentation of papers at conferences, seminars and workshops;
* Input into key government and non government initiatives which affect primary target group; and
* Rescource development.
Extra Information
Age Ranges All ages