This month we feature 2 powerful women who are self advocates in the disability sector. Bronwyn caught up with Janice Slattery and Jane Rosegrave to discuss the work both Janice and Jane have done over the years to support people with disabillites, particularily women with Intellectual Disabilities.

In recognition of this work both Janice and Jane have received awards. Janice is this years recipient of the Lesley Hall Lifetime Achievement Award awarded to an individual who has shown commitment to the disability rights movement and worked over time to achieve significant outcomes for disabled people. The National Awards for Disability Leadership were announced on Dec 3 as part of the International Day Of People with a Disability

In 2016 Jane received the Tony Fitzgerald Memorial Award at the Australian Human Rights Awards; given to individuals with a track record of promoting and advancing human rights in the Australian community on a not-for-profit basis

Content warning: Please be aware this interview contains descriptions and discussions of domestic and institutional violence. If you or someone you know is experiencing family violence, you can call 1800 RESPECT (1800 737 732) or visit www.1800RESPECT.org.au. to access web chat.