Through the Companion Card program, NDS is providing cardholders with a limited time offer for a free Master Locksmiths Access Key (MLAK) to access Changing Places facilities in Western Australia. Changing Places facilities are secure, accessible toilets with an adult…
Autism Parents’ Handbook: A guide to services and support in Western Australia. DDWA is pleased to continue the foundational work of Heidi Brandis and publish the 2025 updated Autism Parents’ Handbook. This resource is a source of information to help…
Meet Sandie, a mother who has faced incredible challenges in securing proper healthcare for her son, Luke, who has experienced refractory epilepsy. In this video, Sandie shares a heart breaking story of inadequate services during the transition from children’s to…
With the state election on March 8, DDWA urge all political parties to commit to improving services for people with intellectual and other developmental disabilities. So far only the Greens, and to some extent the Nationals, have responded and shown…
As an Autistic person with Diabetes, Justin’s story highlights the significant challenges he faces to within the WA Health system. This isn’t just a story – it’s a clear call for urgent health reforms in WA to improve services for…
Urgent Health Reforms Needed in WA to improve services for people with intellectual disability. watch Georgie’s story on Vimeo here: https://vimeo.com/1053252462:Georgie: My experience as a person with disability trying to get health services in WA Georgie’s experience with the healthcare system…
To improve health services for people with intellectual disability “Time for Action! Health Reform in WA” highlights the urgent and pressing need to improve health services for people with intellectual disability (PwID) and other developmental disabilities, like Autism. We urge the…
Exploring how creativity can enhance lives At DDWA, we’re excited to focus on the benefits of art and music therapy for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. We’ve seen first-hand how these therapies can support growth, expression, and well-being. Based…
Last month, we came together for our Annual General Meeting (AGM) to reflect on the highlights and challenges of the past year. It was a time to celebrate our achievements, especially securing funding for the year ahead. While this is…
Curtin University’s two new new Graduate Certificates in Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) and Complex Communication Needs (CCN) are essential courses for Behaviour Support Practitioners and other allied health, disability sector workers, teachers, and family members who want to turn their lived…
In both the education and disability sectors, the need for professionals who can effectively support people with complex communication needs has never been greater. The new Graduate Certificate in Complex Communication Needs (CCN) at Curtin University offers a unique opportunity…
Join Our Team at DDWA – NEW job opportunity. Part Time Administration Officer. 25 hours a week over Monday to Fridayat Developmental Disability WA (DDWA) office:City West Lotteries House, 2 Delhi Street West Perth DDWA seeks the right person to…
Thank you to everyone who joined us for our “On the Couch” event in October, where we explored the important topic of stress management. Adults with intellectual disabilities gathered at City West Lotteries House in West Perth to talk about…
Send a letter to government: help improve health services Dear Members and Friends of DDWA, Recently Dr Julian Trollor, Director of the National Centre of Excellence in Intellectual Disability Health National Center of Excellence in Intellectual Disability Health | About (unsw.edu.au),…
As we kick off Carers Week (October 13-19), we take a moment to acknowledge the vital role of carers supporting people with intellectual and associated developmental disabilities. At Developmental Disability WA, we are dedicated to empowering carers through sharing valuable…
Transport: NEW web page – focus area – Helping people with disability, their families and supporters, know what resources and supports are available when using different kinds of transport. We all love to have the freedom to get around and…
When it comes to NDIS plans – you can get transport funding included once the person is a young adult. What is transport funding? Transport funding helps participants who can’t use public transport easily due to their disability. Typically, transport…
The first changes to the NDIS Act are starting as of 3 October 2024. The Australian Government Department of Social Services (DSS) has a web page explaining the NDIS reforms and details about the changes to the Act that may…
Communication Disability, Access and inclusion: What we do Each year we celebrate AAC Awareness Month in October. Join us in spreading the word and making communication accessible for everyone! Supporting people with communication disability is at our core. We have…
Our Joining the Gym program has proven to be a successful initiative aimed at making fitness more accessible for people with intellectual disability (PwID). Launched in 2022, this program not only provides valuable resources for PwID but also focuses on…
