Content warning: This article mentions sex, relationships and ableism.
Melanie Hawkes is PDA’s WA Director and she helped to kickstart open conversations around sexuality and disability.
In a Women’s Agenda article she shares her personal experiences and thoughts around her sexual journey, and provides a real insight into why intimacy, love and self growth is important for everyone.
Physical Disability Australia (PDA) is a national peak Disability Peoples Organisation run by and for people with physical disability, advocating for equal opportunity, inclusion and human rights across Australia. Established in 1995, PDA represents the voices and lived experiences of its members to influence policy, engage with government, and drive meaningful change, ensuring people with physical disability are respected, empowered and able to participate fully in all aspects of society.
Whether you’re living with a disability, know someone who is, or simply believe in equal rights — your voice matters.
Together, we can break barriers and build a more inclusive world.
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