Your Home
People with intellectual and other developmental disabilities may find it more difficult to get a place they call home as there is often more planning required.
DDWA support people to proactively plan for finding a home of their choice
and where relevant, people to share with of their choice.
Resources
Choosing What Matters
In this video podcast, Bron and Maggie from Side by Side talk about having a vision for people (their loved ones) with disability moving out of home.
DDWA Services
Information, Guidance and Support
We provide information to people with disability, family members, carers and supporters, across Life Transition Stages to help you to Self-Advocate and Navigate Systems including:
- getting a diagnosis
- navigating disability services and the NDIS
- starting school and negotiating the school journey
- making friends
- turning 18
- getting a job
- staying safe and healthy
- starting a relationship
We also provide information and guidance to support you to self-advocate in any area where laws have an impact on the person with disability's life, such as information about State Administrative Tribunal (SAT) in respect to Guardianship and Administration matters, Child Protection, Enduring Power of Attorney, Advanced Health Directives and preparing for illness/death of a parent.
For a full list of the areas we cover, see our Focus Areas Page Here.
Cost – This is a free service.
Side by Side Peer Community
Side by Side began as a project in 2012 for families experiencing behaviour which could be seen as challenging. The project connects families experiencing challenging behaviour with other families though a supported peer group, an active online community and in person events. Side by Side is a safe place to receive support and help each other.
For information and how to join, contact:
Bronwyn Pike: bronwyn.pike@ddwa.org.au, or
Maggie Visser: maggie.visser@ddwa.org.au
Website: ddwa.org.au/services/family-peer-support-side-by-side
Independent Support Coordination
DDWA are a registered NDIS provider for support coordination.
We can support you to fully understand and implement the funded supports and services in your NDIS plan.
This service is currently at FULL CAPACITY.
Other Resources
WAiS- My Life, Your Life, Our Life
The foundation of most modern societies is the acknowledgment of everyone’s right to exercise their citizenship by leading and directing their own lives.
The Housing Hub
The Housing Hub is an online community of people with disability and housing providers working together to create accessible housing options.
My Home My Way
Resources to assist people with a disability to thrive in their own home
Summer Foundation-Information about housing
I need to change my housing or support and…
- I need to find a different home
- My home needs some changes
- I need more support or different support
Specialist Disability Accommodation
Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA) refers to accommodation for people who require specialist housing solutions, including to assist with the delivery of supports that cater for their extreme functional impairment or very high support needs.
Keystart – home loans for people on low income
Keystart is committed to providing an affordable pathway into home ownership.
