Call for nominations for the Inaugural
Brenda Gabe Leadership Award
Recognising leadership amongst women with disabilities
NOMINATIONS CLOSE 22ND OCTOBER 2013
Do you know a woman with a disability or a group of women with disabilities who have inspired you, or provided and enhanced opportunities for women with disabilities to participate in a safer and more inclusive community?
The Brenda Gabe Leadership Award recognises and rewards women with disabilities who have made a significant contribution to improving the status of women with disabilities in Victoria.
The winner of the Award receives $2000 toward a capacity building project or professional development.
Eligibility
1. Individuals being nominated for this award must be female, have a disability and be a resident of Victoria.
2. Groups nominated for this award must be women with disabilities and residents of Victoria.
Selection Criteria
A panel of 3 female community leaders, including women with disabilities will select the successful applicant based on the selection criteria below:
1. The contribution the woman with a disability or group with disabilities has made to improve the status of women with disabilities.
2. The contribution the woman with a disability or group with disabilities has made to their local and/or the wider community.
3. Why this woman with a disability is a role model for other women with disabilities, or
What role the group has played to empower women with disabilities.
We encourage women with diverse backgrounds and/or life experiences to be nominated.
The judge’s decision will be final.
Requirements of the winners
1. Demonstrate the award money has been used for professional development.
2. Provide a post award profile 6-12 months after the award.
The winner will be announced at Women with Disabilities Victoria’s Annual General Meeting on 28th November 2013.
You can find the Nomination Guidelines and Nomination Form on our website at www.wdv.org.au/news_events.htm.
For more information, contact:
Jane Oldfield, Partnership and Leadership Development, Women with Disabilities Victoria, on 9286 7807 or
Nominations close on 22nd October 2013
Brenda Gabe
Brenda Gabe was a much loved and respected member of Women with Disabilities Victoria.
Brenda wore many hats. She was a school teacher, psychologist, champion swimmer, business woman, wife and mother. After being diagnosed with multiple sclerosis in 1994 she became involved with Mulgrave Neighbourhood house and successfully completed the Leadership Plus course in 2007. Brenda went on to become a strong and committed disability advocate, perhaps one of her most enriching roles.
Amongst her numerous commitments Brenda made time to represent Women with Disabilities Victoria on various committees, forums and conferences. She played a leading role on disability related campaigns including making both housing and public transport more accessible, and preventing violence against women with disabilities.
Making a positive difference for women with disabilities was very much at the forefront of all of Brenda’s activities.
Women with Disabilities Victoria kindly acknowledges the significant contribution and support provided by Dr Helen Sykes A.M. Director of Future Leaders in making this Award available.