Developmental Disability WA was established in 1985 and is a trusted source of independent information, advocacy, education and support for people with intellectual and other developmental disability, their families and the people who support them. DDWA offers free membership to individuals and family members and others who have an interest in advancing the rights and needs of people with disability.
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We are open! Please contact us by calling 9420 7203 or emailing ddwa@ddwa.org.au
Latest News
You’re invited to join us on The Couch and talk about Friendships
Are you finding it hard to make friends and relationships with others? We are going to talk about things like: Ways to find friends who like the...
NEW- Job Vacancy: NDIS Support Coordinator at DDWA
If you’d like to make a difference in the lives of people with disability and support them to exercise real choice and control, we would like to...
NOURISH : A PROPOSED GUIDE FOR FAMILIES WHO ARE SUPPORTING THEIR CHILD WITH PEG FEEDING
Forum for Family Members on MONDAY 10 AUGUST 2020 10AM—12PM Do you have a family member with disability who receives their food, drinks and...
Vision
People with developmental disabilities and their families live their lives their way.
Purpose
DDWA works in three main ways:
To support people with developmental disabilities and their families to have a strong voice and seek change where needed.
To influence government and other decision makers to make positive and lasting change.
To build the expectations and capacity of people with developmental disability and their families.
To inform people and families about their rights, choices and options to equitable services and supports.
To support people with developmental disabilities and their families to live their everyday lives.
To partner with others to develop more connected and inclusive communities.
- People are the experts in their own lives and have the right to self-determination and contribution.
- Our membership and our relationships reflect the diversity of this community of interest.
- Sometimes people need skills and support to be heard.
- Developmental Disability WA practices consistent dedication to long lasting change.
- Mutually supportive relationships sustain us and keep us connected, inspired and motivated.
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Our Supporters
DDWA thanks the following Organisation Members for their ongoing support:
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