Women With Disabilities Australia (WWDA) says tonight’s federal budget is a devastating blow for women, girls and gender-diverse people with disability, with deep NDIS cuts set to leave more women without essential support.
“Women are already underrepresented on the NDIS, making up just 38% of participants, are exiting the Scheme at greater rates than men, and are twice as likely as women without disability to experience violence – including in disability settings, where they are supposed to be safe. These cuts exacerbate these issues and as a result we will see even more women with disabilities pushed beyond breaking point,” Ms Cusworth said.