WIRE

Keep women and gender diverse people out of poverty this winter.

Financial abuse affects 1 in 6 women. Ensure they’re supported to understand their rights and better provide for themselves and their families.

Donate to WIRE’s Winter Appeal today - www.wire.org.au/donate/

WIRE supports IDAHOBIT ~ 17th May, 2026

As an intersectional feminist organisation, we aim to build a more inclusive society for everyone and recognise the importance of this year's global theme “At the heart of democracy”. We hope the future holds a more equitable standard for all, and supports the LGBTQIA+ community in legislation and throughout all aspects of life.

Today we remember and honour those lost to domestic violence and stand with survivors.

Are you interested in joining WIRE's Board? We are now recruiting Board Directors!

We are seeking to strengthen WIRE’s governance capacity through this recruitment process by appointing up to three new Directors, including to fulfil an office-bearer role of “Secretary”.

Our Board (currently six members) is collaborative and dynamic, with a strong, collective understanding of the strategic direction of WIRE. Four Directors will reach the end of their terms at the 2026 AGM (November), with at least two having notified the Board that they will not stand for re-election. Therefore, we are now recruiting to fill those future skills gaps.

The Board meets approximately six times per year, with meetings held outside business hours with a flexible mix of face-to-face and online. All Board Directors are required to participate in at least one sub-committee, as relevant to their skills and experiences (usually online). Our current Board sub-committees are:

● Finance and Income Generation (FIG)
● Governance, Nominations and Compliance (GNC)
● Strategy, Impact and Risk (StIR)

If you're interested in these positions, you can read the full descriptions here - https://www.ethicaljobs.com.au/members/WIRE/board-directors-sub-committee-members-voluntary

To apply, please submit a CV and cover letter outlining your suitability for this role to [email protected]

Applications close at 5pm on Monday, 11 May 2026.

WDV’s Bendigo Leadership Hub along with RIAC and local self-advocacy group Have a Say Bendigo are excited to come together for the From Ableism to Allyship - Inclusive Community Forum next month.

On Monday May 18 at Larnangurrak (Our Place) Golden Square from 10.30am, locals with disability will lead this innovative forum. They will explore ableism; identifying the barriers people with disability experience and together building inclusive solutions with the community.

The event will feature a keynote address from author and advocate Sam Drummond, a panel discussion featuring local people with disabilities, and workshops.

This is a FREE EVENT. You are invited to attend for all or part of the day. To register go to https://events.humanitix.com/bendigo-inclusive-community-forum-from-ableism-to-allyship

You can also email Emma King [email protected] for more information or any questions.

Image Description: Sandy social media tile. It features a photo of 5 people with diverse appearances and disabilities. Over it the graphics of two arrows in purple and orange pointing in opposite directions. The top arrow says “from Ableism” the bottom says “To Allyship” RIAC, WDV Regional and Have a Say Bendigo logos run along the bottom.

Text says: Monday May 18, 2026 BENDIGO and SURROUNDS
Inclusive Community Forum. Larnangurrak (Our Place), Golden Square.
10am for 10.30am start.
FREE EVENT
Register via the link in comments.”