In 2023, WDV began our first ever state-wide Enabling Young Women Leadership Program! 

This Program empowers young women and non-binary youth with disabilities, to become stronger leaders within their communities. 

Participants have been focusing on:

• Exploring identity. 
• Learning about different models of disability. 
• Communication, and how to be assertive. 
• Learning about their human rights, and in particular 
• Rights to safety and respect, and the impacts of violence. 
• Building self-esteem and confidence. 
• Reflecting on and developing strengths. 
• Expanding connections and networks. 
• Being an advocate. 

For the next phase of the Program, participants will work towards a leadership goal.  

WDV is seeking Mentors to be part of our Enabling Young Women (EYW) Mentor Program, to utilize their knowledge and skills to support a participant as they work towards their goal. 

Mentors will be women or non-binary people, with or without disability, aged 18+

For more information: 

Please click here or contact our Youth Projects team 

Email: [email protected] 

Phone: Bridget on 03 9286 7813