Peer Event: Cutout Poetry Crafternoon

Peer Event: Cutout Poetry Crafternoon

  • ALL AGES

Join us for fun afternoon of collaging poetry!

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By Women With Disabilities ACT
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Date and time

Friday, May 9 · 2 - 4pm AEST.

Location

245 Cowlishaw St

245 Cowlishaw Street Greenway, ACT 2900 Australia

About this event

  • Event lasts 2 hours
  • ALL AGES
  • Paid venue parking

Event Details

Welcome to another peer event from WWDACT’s ‘Our Autonomy’ Project! Join our community facilitators Remi and Li in meeting other members create art and poetry all in one! All poems made will be submitted to go into our publication! Craft supplies and snacks are provided! So come along, we are keen to meet you all!

Accessibility

Is this event free of charge?

  • Yes, its free!

I have mobility needs. Is this event for me?

  • There is some disability parking and a ramp to the entrance of the building.

Can I bring my companion dog?

  • Yes, all assistance animals are welcome. For safety reasons, please be advised the Community centre may request to see accreditation (for example, a certificate, token or harness) or other evidence to demonstrate that the animal is properly trained.

Where are the accessible toilets?

  • Accessible toilets are located on Ground level.


Transport Options

What are the parking options?

  • Limited mobility parking is available, some street parking and carparks surrounding.

How close to the Gallery are the nearest bus stops?

  • Soward Way after Anketell St - 300m distance
  • Tuggeranong Interchange Arrivals - 400m distance

Venue Information

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COVID Safety

  • If you have any cold or flu symptoms do not attend the event, this is not only for covid safety but also general disability safety.
  • We encourage masking at our events, N95 masks and hand sanitizer will be available at events.
  • If you test positive with covid up to 10 days after the event, please email WWDACT so we can notify the other attendees (community@wwdact.org.au). Your identity will be kept confidential.

Frequently asked questions

Who can attend WWDACT events and workshops?

Any woman, femme-aligned or non-binary person who self-identifies as having or living with disability/ies can attend WWDACT events. If you're not sure if that's you, it likely is! Feel free to email community@wwdact.org.au if you're unsure. To attend, please sign up as a WWDACT member. See next FAQ

How do I become a WWDACT member?

Complete the quick and free membership form here: https://app.joinit.com/o/women-with-disabilities-act

What is the Our Autonomy Project?

The DSS has funded WWDACT to run Our Autonomy until June 2027. It's being run by people with disabilities, for people with disabilities to build skills, knowledge, & confidence. It includes 3 parts: Peer events, Info & skill building workshops, yearly member magazine.

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Women With Disabilities ACT
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WWDACT is a systemic advocacy and peer support organisation for women, girls, feminine identifying and non-binary people with disability in the ACT region. Established in 1995, WWDACT follows a human rights philosophy, based on the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD) and the Convention on the Elimination of (All Forms Of) Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW). It works with government and non-government organisations to improve the status and lives of women with disabilities in the ACT and surrounding region. Our priority areas include: equity, health, violence prevention, environmental safety and housing.

WWDACT, through its membership, has strong links to relevant ACT advocacy organisations and also has a close association with Women With Disabilities Australia (WWDA), the peak organisation for women with all types of disabilities in Australia.

WWDACT has won several awards for our work, including the 2015 Chief Minister’s Inclusion Award for Excellence in Championing Human Rights and the 2012 International Women’s Day Award, Community Category.