Supporting people with developmental disabilities and their families since 1985

DDWA offers free membership to people who have an interest in advancing the rights and needs of people with disability.

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COVID-19 Support line for people with disability and their families

1800 031 093

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Our Services

Support Coordination

DDWA now offers NDIS Independent Support Coordination.

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Family Peer Support

Side by Side is a program which supports and connects families experiencing behaviour which could be seen as challenging.

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Individual Advocacy

Our specialist advocacy service supports people of all ages who have developmental disability and complex needs. This is a free service.

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Our key focus areas...

Developmental Disability WA has a broad focus in both who we support and the aspects of life that may be of interest to them. To help you find what you are looking for, we have provided information in several popular topics shown below.

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COVID-19 Hotline for People with Disability and their Families

February 3, 2021

We hope that you are keeping safe and well during this lockdown.If you have questions or need support due to the impacts of Covid-19, please call and we can connect you with the most appropriate person or service for help.…

Sharing your experience with the Disability Royal Commission – Easy Read

February 2, 2021

This Easy Read document has been developed to support people with disability to share their experiences and contribute their story to the Royal Commission investigating violence, neglect, abuse and exploitation against people with disability. More information about the Disability Royal…

Developmental Disability WA

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By joining Developmental Disability WA you are joining the peak organisation in WA for people with intellectual and other developmental disability and their families, and the organisations and people who support them.

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Upcoming Events & Training

Increase your skills and knowledge by signing up for one or more of DDWA’s Workshops.
Make sure to include Training in your NDIS Plan. Not sure if you are eligible to register or have no funding? Call us on (08) 9420 7203