DDWA is often asked by people and families new to the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) scheme about ‘where to start?’ Explore our latest video resource featuring Maggie from DDWA, offering valuable insights into the NDIS. Discover essential tips on…
Category: Challenging Behaviour
New in 2024: courses in Complex Communication Needs and Positive Behaviour Support
Two new and groundbreaking post-graduate certificate courses at Curtin University are set to transform the landscape of disability support in 2024. Positive Behaviour Support: Extending Understanding, Shaping Empathy Curtin University’s graduate course in Positive Behaviour Support is an opportunity for…
“An included life”! handbook to help families of people with a disability navigate different life stages
We are thrilled to announce the launch of our new updated edition of “An included life“, a handbook for families of children with a disability from Bob Jackson PhD, Inclusive Consultant (Updated for 2023 – previously called “Planning and Making Choices”). This…
Getting ready to move out of home – survey results, and resources to help you now
DDWA are aware that many young people with a disability and their families are looking for ways to build their skills, so they can move into a home of their own. In April, we asked you to respond to our…
Off to School: a guide for parents of children with developmental disability in WA
Is your child starting school and has a developmental delay or disability, or do you work with young children who have recently started school or will do so soon? This new resource is for you! Our new “Off to School”…
Autism Parent’s Handbook updated for 2023, is now available
Autism Parents’ Handbook: Your essential guide to services and support in Western Australia. DDWA is pleased to support Heidi Brandis who has published this updated book to help parents of autistic children, prior to or following diagnosis. First published in…
Accessing Health Services for People with Complex Needs
Do you have a family member with disability who has had difficulty with accessing health services? This FREE Forum was held in Atwell, 13 June 2019 and Marangaroo 20 June 2019.
Medical and Dental: Survey
Do you have 10 minutes to fill in our Survey?
Due to continued interest and several requests, we have reopened the Medical & Dental Survey.
Thank you if you have already completed the Survey.
Due to continued interest and several requests, we have reopened the Medical & Dental Survey.
Thank you if you have already completed the Survey.
Accessing Health Services for people with Complex Needs
Do you have a family member with disability who has had difficulty with accessing health services?
This FREE Forum was held in West Perth on 10 April 2019.
This FREE Forum was held in West Perth on 10 April 2019.
DDWA’s NDIS Parent / Carer Training for 2019 & 2020
Which training course would you like to register to attend? Our complete Catalogue is here to view and download!
Students with Disability Thriving in Regular Schools: Forum
Does your child go to a mainstream school, or you’d like them to, but worry about how it can work?
Forums held in early 2019.
Forums held in early 2019.
DDWA’s Jaquie Mills’ article in “Intellectual Disability Australasia” magazine: Complex Communication Needs
Complex Communication Needs article by Jaquie Mills and Laura Jones – read it here
Students with disability thriving in regular schools: Merredin Family Forum
This Merredin forum was held on 8 November 2018 and was for families with children with disability in mainstream schools.
Microboards: Is There a Better Way? Using Positive Behaviour Support: Mandurah
This Mandurah event was held over 2 days in September 2018.
Microboards: Is There a Better Way? Using Positive Behaviour Support: West Perth
This workshop was held in West Perth, Mandurah & Midland in September and October 2018.
Students with disability thriving in regular schools: Family Forum
This West Perth forum for families was held on 16 October 2018. This event was for families with children with disability in mainstream schools.
Is There a Better Way? Using Positive Behaviour Support: Broome
This Broome event was held over 2 days, 22nd and 24th October 2018
Microboards: Is There a Better Way? Using Positive Behaviour Support: Midland
Midland event held 30 August 2018 and 13 September 2018
Side by Side: Family Partners
Do you think you could be a Family Partner? Phone Bron Pike, SBS Manager on 9420 7203 to talk about this opportunity to see if it suits you.
Read what Jodie Campbell says about being part of the team.
Read what Jodie Campbell says about being part of the team.
Side by Side Facebook group
Find out more about the Side by Side closed Facebook page for families.