Essential Professional Development Resources for Supporting Women with Disability 

Our sector plays a pivotal role in ensuring women experiencing domestic, family, and sexual violence receive the support they need. Recognising the unique experiences and needs of women with disability, WorkUP Queensland has developed a dedicated collection of high-quality, practical resources to help workers and services respond in ways that are inclusive, safe, and effective.

The DFV and Disability section of the WorkUP QLD Resource Hub offers a suite of free, evidence-based tools—videos, fact sheets, and good practice guides—to build workforce capability across the sector. The resources cover key areas such as recognising signs of abuse, responding appropriately, understanding gendered violence through an intersectional lens, and creating accessible, disability-inclusive services.

A highlight of the resources is the Prevent, Recognise, Respond, Refer video series, featuring the lived experiences and insights of women with disability. These firsthand accounts offer powerful learning for all workers. Hear from Elisha who reminds us that women with disability have a right to feel safe and happy, and Karin, who provides helpful tips to support accessibility. Other resources explore the experiences of children and young people with disability, making them especially valuable for services working with families.

We encourage all workers to engage with these resources as part of ongoing professional development. They’re ideal for individual learning, team discussions, service design, and can help ensure our responses are trauma-informed, inclusive, and respectful of the diverse needs of women with disability.

Importantly, the resources also offer guidance on collaborating with advocates and the broader disability sector—connections that can significantly enhance the quality and effectiveness of your work with women with disability.

Visit the DFV and Disability Resource Hub today: WorkUP QLD Resource Hub.